Mission to make world’s first space wine takes off in Texas
Hundreds of grape seeds from Texas will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a research project examining the impact of cosmic radiation on grapevines. The…
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Glass half full: Asia offers hope for struggling California wine
Christopher Beros, the California Wine Institute’s Director for Greater China and Southeast Asia, explains to Joyce Yip why Asia, specifically China, still has a soft spot for…
SMWS owner suffers cask sales lag
The Artisanal Spirits Company's revenue was flat in the first half of 2026, with growth from its brands offset by lower trade cask sales The post SMWS owner suffers cask sales lag…
Australian wine harvest falls to 25-year low
Australia's 2026 wine harvest has dropped to its lowest level in a quarter of a century as weak global demand and extreme weather continue to weigh on the industry. Despite a…
How Champagne mastered the art of the collaboration
Creative collaborations are the lifeblood of Champagne marketing, enabling brands to find new audiences and enhance their lifestyle appeal. Lucy Shaw charts the best. The post How…
Neace Ventures invests in Copper & Kings
US brandy producer Copper & Kings has secured backing from Neace Ventures nearly a year after its sale by Constellation Brands The post Neace Ventures invests in Copper & Kings…
Ex-Fielden boss Dave Smith joins Distil as CEO
Following the sale of Fielden in January, the English whisky brand's former CEO will take the helm at UK-based Distil The post Ex-Fielden boss Dave Smith joins Distil as CEO…
Wanderlust bets on Sardinia as demand shifts to Italy’s lesser-known regions
Wanderlust Wine has been appointed exclusive UK importer for Sardinian producer MESA, with the distributor arguing that sommeliers are moving beyond Italy's established classics…
WhistlePig joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association
Non-profit trade group the Kentucky Distillers' Association has welcomed WhistlePig Whiskey as its newest member The post WhistlePig joins Kentucky Distillers’ Association…
Cutwater taps Parker Posey for summer campaign
Anheuser-Busch's ready-to-drink brand Cutwater has teamed up with actor Parker Posey to 'redefine' summer hosting with Long Island Iced Tea The post Cutwater taps Parker Posey for…
TFWA appoints Charlène Tourneaux as managing director
The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has named former Brown-Forman senior executive Charlène Tourneaux as its new managing director. The post TFWA appoints Charlène Tourneaux as…
Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail
The Irish whiskey category is gaining depth and a lengthening ladder of price points at airport shops outside of Ireland The post Irish whiskey to outpace Scotch in travel retail…