A rallying call to end the crisis // Pernod Ricard replaces cognac chief as sales tumble

How can the world of French wine do to survive its worst crisis since phylloxera?

Pernod Ricard has replaced the head of its cognac business, Philippe Neusch, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, in the latest change at the top of a major cognac house as the industry faces a sales slump and tariff threats.

The London Wine Fair was once one of the world's most important events. Over the last few decade or so, it lost a lot of its appeal to both exhibitors and visitors. The 2025 event, however, marked a welcome revival in its fortunes.

Burgundy vineyard: Côte-d’Or vineyard prices rose 11% last year to a record, even as the average cost in France to buy a hectare of vines declined due to falling demand, rural property agency Safer reported.

The "first sale rule" is a concept in U.S. customs law that allows importers to use the lowest cost of a good to calculate duties.

The South American wine company has almost halved its CO₂ emissions five years ahead of schedule.

The company announced plans last month to cut headcount, pointing to “existential challenges” stemming from “extreme climatic conditions” affecting the Catalonia region.

The summit serves as a platform for sharing updates, recent findings, and future initiatives on the impacts of wildfire smoke on the wine industry.

SipSource shows declines in volume and SKUs as retailers and restaurants rethink the value of new product launches.

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A sparkling symbol of Ukraine's culture, smuggled out under fire.

Santa Barbara County's district attorney said authorities poured out nearly 2,000 bottles of wine they said were aged on the ocean floor illegally by Ocean Fathoms.

Diageo was recently targeted by a class action lawsuit from plaintiffs who assert that Tequila brands Casamigos and Don Julio don’t live up to their billing as 100% agave spirits.

Ernst Loosen has partnered with Burgundy’s Manoël Bouchet to create a new négociant business focused on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

After years of trying to emulate others, producers are finding their identities, whether that means sticking to classic styles or trying to work naturally.

amaea’s smart polymers enable US and NZ wine producers to selectively remove unwanted sensory compounds and recover higher-value wine.

Biochar: a little-known tool for grape and wine producers.

Better to be prepared than idling on the line.

The latest North Bay Business Journal research focuses on businesses Napa, Sonoma and surrounding counties making or distributing barrels, aging vessels and oak products for wine and other beverages.

Christian Cain does contract grazing for vineyards and orchards in Northern California with sheep and goats with his company Perennial Grazing.

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