Constellation, Brown-Forman and Diageo face US lawsuits // The Moderation Movement Part 1

Three of the world’s biggest beverage companies, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Diageo, are at the centre of lawsuits in the US.

In this piece, the first in a two-part series, I frame the problem by assessing the evidence that alcohol consumption is declining and by examining changes in demographic-specific alcohol use rates and the composition of the alcohol consumer base.

Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has announced the appointment of Jamie Ritchie as MD of international and auctions to lead the firm's US expansion.

A slowdown in visitation to the Napa Valley leads to layoffs at Darioush Winery. As many as 10 hospitality workers are affected.

The persistence of flat or declining wine sales at North American and European retail - in some countries now into its fourth year - is leading to the rationalisation of wine SKUs and the ceding of shelf space to rival beverages.

Where Napa has both premiumized and capitalized the Cabernet Sauvignon brand, Sonoma has arguably made it accessible – its most expensive wines, for example, don't hit a grand.

Exploring the dry side of wine country? She’ll drink to that.

A new TV series by Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci explores the food and drink of Italy, but does the fame it brings to Italian cities have a darker side?

Oversaturation, consumer fatigue, and declining trust are challenging the future of influencer-driven advertising.

Moët Hennessy's recently appointed North American president and CEO shares how the brand builds for the future while honoring the past.

Since its launch in 2021, the liter-sized skin-contact wine from Spain has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, quickly becoming a staple for those curious about orange wine.

Gen Z is more aware of food sustainability issues than their forebears and more concerned about the links between diet and health.

How to tell if a claim and its messenger is unbelievable.

Just how much should you drink?

The worst impacts appeared to be confined to the southwestern corner of the state.

The Tuscan red I picked up the other day listed 15% alcohol. Whoa! That, as the saying goes, "ain't natural." But does this potent dose hurt the wine?

The Modesto company was part of a letter by California’s senators slamming the Department of Energy for canceling grants for green energy.

Glass recycling is back in Seattle after a nearly year-long hiatus.

Meet Alban Trouvé, the cooper at Cathiard Vineyard in St. Helena.

Mary Taylor runs one of the most successful independent, woman-owned wine import companies in the United States.

Different times, weather patterns and mindsets reset accepted conventions around which wine regions are worth collecting.

The largest dedicated auction of Penfolds has returned for 2025, launching on the Langtons website on Tuesday, June 17th at 9pm and set to close on Sunday June 29th at 9pm.