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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
After the employees of one of America’s most influential cocktail bars voted to unionize, many wonder whether a union can work at a small, independent establishment—and what that means for the rest of the industry
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
Advocates in beverage alcohol weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of President Donald Trump’s massive new legislation package
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
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
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
With President-elect Donald Trump promising to impose immediate tariffs upon taking office in January, the alcohol industry braces to become, once again, collateral damage in a broader trade war
From deep dives into the science of winemaking to new sustainability initiatives, these are the stories that most captured beverage professionals’ attention
As a new edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine launches, editor Jancis Robinson, MW, discusses the impact and evolution of this monumental resource, 30 years on
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
Cannabis cultivation creates resource competition and could threaten tourism in wine country—but some argue that proper regulation could actually benefit premier regions
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
