Wine Industry News

  • The wine world's new bogeyman

    Meet the wine industry's new bogeyman. It goes by the name of HR5034.The House bill, introduced in April and backed by beer and liquor wholesalers, affirms states' rights to regulate alcohol, per the 21st Amendment. But, subtly, it does more. It would all but exempt states from federal oversight in ...
  • Red wine or white? Teeth a fright

    A new study indicates you might want to decide when you’d rather have stained teeth. Now — or later?“Red wine is an amazing staining material, but white wine makes the teeth more susceptible to staining,” says Dr. Mark Wolff, a professor at the New York University College of Dentistry. “...
  • Grape, wine industry generated millions to state's economy

    The Ohio wine and grape industry recently released its 2008 Economic Impact report, which found that Ohio's grape and wine industry had generated more than $580 million to the state's economy."We're adding a second building to increase production and keep up with demand," said Cheryl Barker, who ope...
  • Coke's beer chief doesn't want a bit of Foster's

    COCA-COLA Amatil's newly appointed chief of alcoholic beverages, John Murphy, has ruled out any bid for Foster's $9.7 billion demerged beer division, saying the soft-drink maker would rather expand its own growing portfolio of premium beer brands.Murphy also told BusinessDay, in his first interview...
  • Maladies Target Vineyard Workers

    Prosser,WA -- Northwest grapegrowers are keeping a close eye on pests this season, but vines and grapes aren’t the targets of the bugs -- the growers themselves are at risk. The dangers are well known to Paul Champoux, who grows 180 acres of sought-after grapes at Champoux Vineyards in the Hors...
  • VSPT signs new eco agreement for Chilean wine

    VSPT, the second largest producer and third major exporter of Chilean wine, has signed an energy efficiency agreement meaning its products will now be cleaner and greener.As part of its continued pledge to reduce CO2 emissions VSPT Wine Group has signed a deal with the Chilean Department of Energy, ...
  • Foster’s May Be $11 Billion Target After Wine Spinoff

    (Bloomberg) -- Foster’s Group Ltd.’s plan to spin off its wine unit may prompt bids from SABMiller Plc, Asahi Breweries Ltd. and other global beermakers attracted to the wider profit margins in Australia, fund managers said.The brewing business may be worth more than A$13.5 billion ($11 billion)...
  • Agencies Issue Grape Moth Advice

    Napa,CA -- The International Technical Working Group for the European Grape Vine Moth (EGVM) in California issued its second and final report after meeting in Napa recently. It includes specific recommendations for controlling the invasive pest in Napa County, but the recommendations apply to the ot...

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