New Farm group seeks clarity on Trump’s deportation priorities // Skurnik Wines & Spirits Acquires Wine-on-Tap Pioneer Gotham Project

A Washington farm advocacy group said the Trump administration should clarify whether it plans to target farmworkers as part of its campaign to deport undocumented immigrants.

This strategic expansion reinforces Skurnik’s dedication to eco-friendly, high-quality wine-on-tap programs.

While it may seem like a distant reality, U.S. farmers must take population decline seriously as they consider what their family farm operations look like now and in the future.

Cal Fire added more than 360,000 acres in coastal Northern California to its fire hazard zones where heightened fire safety regulations will apply. New Southern California maps come out March 24.

Reyes Beverage Group has handled the distribution of the Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola RTD in California since 2022.

We believe there will be more decline over the next couple of years; however, certain segments and price categories will fare better. Understanding where you fit, using facts and data, and then applying acute focus will improve your ability to participate in the long game.

Higher-alcohol wines are finding favor with consumers, despite the best efforts of balance-obsessed wine writers.

The premiumisation trend in spirits is seeing a downturn in the US, a new study from Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has said.

Among those affected were farmers expecting repayment under federal conservation contracts, such as those funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grants. 

“Presto, change-o”–after firing eight wine grape research scientists on Feb. 17, the former USDA employees found themselves back at work this week, after receiving emails saying their jobs had been restored. 

Italian wine group Argea has struck a deal to acquire US wine importer WinesU. for an undisclosed sum.

KT Winery, a Black and Asian woman-owned wine company, recently secured a prestigious partnership with American Airlines.

The boutique winery that fetched the top bid at Premiere Napa Valley last week has acquired its first vineyard.

The wine industry often focuses on brand awareness, but Courtney O’Brien argues that brand desire is what truly drives success. From testing new concepts to breaking out of the ‘serious and stuffy’ mould, she shares insights on what wine brands must do to stand out.

The Australian tastings tour will see California Wines bring the Golden State to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney this autumn.

The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship is now accepting applications for students pursuing a degree in agriculture!

Plumpton College , home of the UK’s National Wine Training Programme, has announced the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF). The new initiative is designed to define essential skills and competencies for employment across key sectors of the UK wine trade.

As climate continues to threaten vineyards, are organic and regenerative practices the answer to build resilience?

Taiwan is a small but business-friendly market, while Thailand has just dropped excise taxes. Felicity Carter reports.