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Alcohol industry members are dealing with trade war whiplash from the Trump administration’s stop-and-start tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the world. Here’s the latest on the new trade crisis
The phrase of the year is ‘green shoots’—the first signs of recovery ahead for a declining wine industry. Learn more with four key takeaways from the 25th annual Silicon Valley Bank ‘State of the U.S. Wine Industry’ Report
This year’s most-read stories covered top industry issues like tariffs, as well as educational deep dives into viticulture, wine aging, and more
2024 marked another year of negative growth for the U.S. wine industry—but how long will it last? Here are five key takeaways from the annual Silicon Valley Bank ‘State of the U.S. Wine Industry’ report
Our most-read stories of the year covered some of the industry’s biggest issues and trends, from the conflict over additive-free tequila to misinformation about alcohol and health
From deep dives into the science of winemaking to new sustainability initiatives, these are the stories that most captured beverage professionals’ attention
From industry-wide issues to emerging drinks categories, these were the stories that most intrigued beverage professionals
Five years in, we look back at the quintessential stories that go beyond the glass, showcasing the people and ideas moving the industry forward
This year, our readers gravitated towards features exploring the ‘new normal’ of doing business in the drinks industry
11 wine and spirits distributor executives share the purchasing trends they are seeing—and how they predict the rebound will play out across the U.S.
Despite fire and smoke damage, excellent wines were produced from Anderson Valley to Santa Barbara
Despite sudden additional tariffs, industry groups are organizing with optimism that the incoming administration could issue a game-changing executive order
From being Black in the white wine industry, to drinks pros who lost their sense of smell, and microbial terroir in the vineyard, here’s a look back at the stories that resonated most
Demand surges combined with supply chain disruptions result in out-of-stocks in tequila, Cognac, and Champagne
Proposed 100 percent tariffs on European wine and spirits are back on the table. Here’s what the USWTA says you need to know—and do—before the July 26 deadline for public comment
Here’s the latest on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry, and the resources that can help
Operators appeal for swift government aid to save jobs—and the restaurant industry
Off-premise sales are booming, yet protocol, consumer behavior, and regulations present new challenges
The Trump Administration announced that the 25 percent tariffs imposed in October on many EU wines and spirits would remain in place, for now
As the threat of increased tariffs remains soberingly real, a vocal group of industry activists share what you need to know—and do
Delve into the aftermath of the 2018 scandal as candidates and Master Sommeliers advocate for reform
The looming threat of 100 percent tariffs is already costing jobs, hurting businesses, and causing instability as the wine industry braces for a decision from D.C.
From the latest trends in craft beer to the science of wine, here’s a look back at the stories that resonated most
Proposed higher tariffs on expanded list of European wines could devastate business, say importers and retailers
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
An invasive species that has decimated Pennsylvania vineyards may soon spread to other states
