Wine Industry News
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An economic report released Thursday provided some good news for grape growers still recovering from a rain-soaked spring. Global wine prices, including local markets on the North Coast, are continuing to strengthen as the economy recovers and consumers sip their way through the surplus of wine, ... -
Prosser, Wash.—An ambitious plan for new housing in the heart of wine country underscores the rising number of migrant workers employed in Washington state’s growing wine industry. A study earlier this year by the Pew Hispanic Center reported that an estimated 230,000 illegal immigrants were liv...US: A Housing Plan for Wine Workers
July, 07, 2011 -
For the first time in U.S. wine industry history, Mexican-American vintners and wine industry leaders have joined forces to officially launch the Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association (NVMAVA). The nonprofit’s mission is to promote Napa and Sonoma Valley wines produced by Mexican-Am...Mexican-American vintners launch new group
July, 07, 2011 -
(PRWEB) - Millions of California wine bottles are now bearing the SIP Certified Seal so that wine consumers can select wines made from grapes grown by eco-conscious, community-minded grape growers. More than two million SIP Certified wine bottles are now in national distribution and can be purchased...US: Millions of California Wine Bottles Now Certified with the SIP™ Seal
July, 07, 2011 -
France's share of the US market has fallen significantly over the last year – but it is still generates the most online conversations of any country. According to the latest figures from analysts Nielsen, France and Australia have gone down 9.3% and 7.2% in terms of volume of imports into the Unit...France loses US market share but is most discussed online
July, 07, 2011 -
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Constellation Brands Inc., which sells Robert Mondavi wine, Svedka vodka and Corona beer, said Thursday its first-quarter profit jumped 52 percent to $75 million on cost-cutting efforts and improved sales of wine, spirits and imported beers in North America. Overall revenue, how...Constellation Brands earns $75M profit in 1Q
July, 06, 2011 -
Napa, CA — Social media drew a crowd at the sixth annual ShipCompliant Direct Shipping Seminar & Users Conference on June 28. “Social Media and Third-Party Marketing,” one of the best-attended sessions at the Napa Marriott, focused on complex issues involved with marketing wine on the Internet...Wine Marketers: Mind Your Media
July, 06, 2011 -
(Marketwire) - The Canadian wine industry has grown at a relatively fast pace, particularly since the late 1990s. However, there are definite challenges ahead for the industry to maintain its domestic market share against foreign competition and also grow in global markets, according to a new report...BMO Wine Report: Are Canadian Producers Poised to Uncork Another Vintage Decade Of Growth?
July, 06, 2011

