FTC, Southern Glazer's near settlement in price discrimination case // Unions are rare in California wine. But the industry crisis has pushed these workers to organize

Southern Glazer's and the Federal Trade Commission have moved closer to reaching a settlement on a legal spat around price discrimination.

Rodney Strong workers said they are pursuing union representation over concerns about compensation, the rising cost of living and recent layoffs amid the wine industry crisis and declining rates of U.S. alcohol consumption.

The organizations awarded nearly $400,000 to eight scientific research projects beginning July 1, 2026.

The pace of decline in wine sales has moderated slightly after disappointing results in 2025.

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Ohio's public health argument has one problem: the evidence doesn't exist.

Legislation to restrict the use of the “American” label on blended wines from California that include imported bulk wine has been withdrawn for the year after a hearing in a state Senate committee.

Wine Institute opposed the bill on the grounds that it would have produced unintended consequences for consumers and the broader industry without addressing the underlying demand crisis facing California wine.  

RNDC has warned that its Illinois facilities could close after the company failed to secure financing to keep the operation running.

‘Consolidation is bad for small brands in the short term – most founders in our position know that, but won’t say it out loud.’

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is closing its Northstar tasting room and production facility. The tasting room will close June 30.

Pernod Ricard has offloaded its Bodega Etchart winery in Argentina to local food-and-drinks group Molinos Río de la Plata.

Younger consumers are currently caught in a cultural tug-of-war, and it’s directly affecting their spending on alcoholic beverages.

Red Hook Winery, the 18-year-old Brooklyn-based producer sourcing grapes solely from Long Island and upstate New York, is moving into a new phase of their New York State of mind production: Cider and spirits.

Failure to act SLOWLY could have significant economic consequences.

Water managers say drying up farmland is not the solution.

Champagne Lanson cellar Master Hervé Dantan discusses Champagne’s changing climate and the solutions already being put in place.

Eight grad students tackling vine diseases, extreme weather, and quality challenges just received AWSEF scholarships. Meet the 2026 class advancing North American wine research.

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