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Study Highlights Positive Effects of Wine Antioxidants

A new study highlighting the positive health effects of a wine enriched with polyphenols, which are antioxidants, has just been published in Food & Function, a journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry. The research evaluated the effects of moderate consumption of a reduced-alcohol wine enriched with polyphenols derived

Italian Winery to Donate to U.S. Organic Farmers' Association for Fly-In

Candoni Wines said it is donating $2 for every case of Candoni Organic Wines sold in September to the Organic Farmers' Association (OFA). The money will contribute to travel, training and preparation for the OFA members who will meet with members of Congress to discuss OFA's priorities.

SG hires A-B exec to lead new division

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits named Glendal Vandenbempt as Managing Director of the newly established Gold Division, effective Oct. 5,. In this role, he will lead the corporate Gold Division, a business unit of Southern Glazer's Beverage Company, providing support across New York and Colorado, and overseeing

Calif. Wineries Get More Access to Consumers

Small California wineries will get broader access to certified farmers markets under a new California that permits farm wineries that purchase winegrapes from other growers to sell at farmers markets. Under current law, only wine produced from estate-grown fruit could be sold at farmers markets. The new law also

MGP Launches MGP Bourbon, Its 1st Under Its Own Name

For the first time, MGP Ingredients, which is well known as a contract distiller, is launching a product under its own name, MGP. Wth this launch, the MGP Distillery name returns to the historic Lawrenceburg. Ind., operation, marking a new chapter for the operation. The MGP brand debuts with MGP

Wine -- But Not Spirits -- Showing Signs of Improvement in July

Wine and spirits are starting to diverge. That's according to SipSource. At first glance, July was just more of the same wine is showing signs of improvement, while spirits continue to face deeper revenue and premiumization pressure. for the U.S. wine and spirits market. Total wine and