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Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to Retire

Brown-Forman Corp. announced Lawson Whiting has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown-Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its succession process that will consider internal and external candidates. The process

Australia's Vintage Smallest in 25 Years

The 2026 vintage was the smallest in over 25 years at 1.27 million tonnes, according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2026. While adverse seasonal conditions affected production in several regions, the scale and pattern of the decline suggest that market factors were the primary driver. Four of

Penn Wood Winery Assumes Management of Equivine Farm

Penn Woods Winery said it will take over the management of Equivine Farm, an historic horse farm, 13 acres of vineyards and a bookable country retreat with guest accommodations overlooking the farm’s rolling countryside, vineyards, and ponds in Chester County, Penn. Brian Dickerson, a viticulture specialist, decided to retire

How Napa Valley Wineries Are Surviving

Fifty percent of Napa Valley wineries are losing mney, Wine Business Monthly noted. That means the other half are making some money, VinePair said, and set out to learn how they are survivng. Here's a [recos pf tips:: * Napa Valley winemaking consultant who also owns his own wine

Pellenc Acqiores P&L, Tom Beard

Pellenc America industry leaders P&L Specialties and Tom Beard Co. are officially joining the Pellenc America family. This strategic alignment unifies three of the most trusted names in wine production technology, creating a single, comprehensive source for premium winery equipment. * Pellenc America is a global winery and vineyard

What I'm Reading --

What to Know About Cyclospora A good wrap-up of what is known now. Michigan, alone, says it has more than 3,000 active cases, a number that far exceeds th Center for Disease Co say it has officially recorded for the entire name. A good wrapup on the subject.

Quality Brands Transitions to Total Alcohol, Adds 4 States from RNDC

Quality Brands, a major Anheuser-Busch distributor headquarters in Omaha, said it closed on its previously announced acquisition of four states from Republic National Distributing Co. The company said Dave Young accepted the role of President of Quality Brands Wine & Spirits, where he will lead the division through future