To Withstand a Tough Market, Vineyard Idling May Be the Solution
Rather than abandoning vineyards amidst declining demand, some grape growers are pressing pause with the hopes of resuming production in a few years
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Wildfires Are Testing Sierra de Gredos’s Wine Revival
The ethereal Garnachas of Sierra de Gredos have brought new recognition to this Spanish winemaking region, but after wildfires recently swept through the region, can the momentum continue?
What We Know About New Tariffs on American Alcohol
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 Story Behind the American Wine Crisis
The first half of 2024 has felt like a tidal wave of woe for U.S. wine producers, but what’s really going on? Winery professionals and industry analysts weigh in
Flavored Wines Are Leading Key Industry Trends in 2026
The growth of flavored wine offers lessons in accessibility, flavor, and meeting evolving consumer demand
How a Volatile Trade Landscape Is Transforming Wine Pricing
Tariffs, policy shifts, and rising costs are forcing U.S. importers, distributors, and buyers to rethink their wine pricing strategies
Is Phylloxera Still a Threat to the Global Wine Industry?
Genetic adaptation, leaf-feeding populations, and global movement are reshaping the modern phylloxera threat
Can Wine Appellation Systems Withstand Climate Change?
Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications
‘It’s Worse Than What You’re Seeing on the News’: The Hospitality Workers on the Front Lines of ICE Raids
In Minneapolis and beyond, immigration crackdowns are destabilizing local bar and restaurant communities. Workers describe fear, loss, and the urgent need for industry-wide action
In the U.S.-Canada Trade War, the Wine and Spirits Industry Is Still Paying the Price
Tariffs and retaliatory boycotts have devastated wine and spirits businesses on both sides of the border. One year later, the industry is still grappling with lost sales, strained relationships, and an uncertain path forward
6 Spirits Industry and Cocktail Trends to Watch in 2026
Cocktails lean toward “ready-to-eat,” the gin category gets a leg up from Gen Z, and a sustainability-minded zeitgeist pushes waste-based spirits from novelty to mainstream
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2026
Over the next year, wine businesses will be forced to make decisions based on difficult economic conditions, but Americans are still buying wine—and creating opportunities in certain categories
Do Wine Improvement Districts Actually Benefit Local Wineries?
As more California wine regions consider the adoption of these controversial marketing funding models, vintners and regulators evaluate the pros and cons of wine improvement districts
Insights from Our 2025 Beverage Industry Career and Salary Report
The fourth edition of SevenFifty Daily’s industry-wide report shows a sector grappling with economic headwinds—yet remaining cautiously optimistic about the future
How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts the Drinks Industry
Advocates in beverage alcohol weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of President Donald Trump’s massive new legislation package
When ICE Raids Come to Wine Country
This week saw the first known arrest of a vineyard steward under President Trump’s mass deportation policy. What is the wine industry doing to prepare for what comes next?
Are Cocktails To Go Still Worth It?
Cocktails to go aren’t the lifeline they were during the height of the pandemic, but five years later, some creative programs are still paying off for restaurants and bars
The Plight of California’s Grape Growers
As vines are pulled and grapes left unpicked across California, farmers blame tax loopholes, import incentives, and sluggish demand. Now, some ask, can tariffs provide much-needed relief?
How American Alcohol Importers Are Adapting to the Tariff Rollercoaster
The second Trump term has established a new normal of stop-and-start tariffs and economic uncertainty, leaving wine and spirits importers scrambling to adapt
Ozempic Curbs Drinking—So What Does That Mean for the Alcohol Industry?
An estimated 15 million Americans are currently taking semaglutide weight loss drugs, which are proven to impact alcohol consumption. Could this be the latest threat to the beverage industry?
Tariffs on European Wine Will Harm American Producers—Here’s Why
As he threatened 200 percent tariffs on all EU wine, President Donald Trump asserted that the move would bolster American wineries. The reality is quite the opposite, most producers say
The Invisible Crisis in Germany’s Wine Industry
Two-thirds of independent German wine producers are in trouble, according to industry experts. What brought on this crisis, and how are wineries adapting to stay afloat?
6 Beer Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
To navigate a turbulent environment, breweries are planning to focus on approachable styles and flagship SKUs in the year ahead
5 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
From tariffs to climate change, the wine industry will face significant challenges in the year ahead, but changing consumer preferences could also bring opportunities
