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Badass Women in Wine Opens Applications for 2027 Heilmann Trophy

Badass Women in Wine (BWW) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Heilmann Trophy for Badass Women in Wine, an award that funds continuing education for women working in the wine industry. Applications are open now and must be submitted by September 1, 2026. Recipients will be announced by December

Wine Leaders: Industry is Stabilizing, But Stabilizing Just 1st Step to Recovery

Vineyard removals such as Beckstoffer Vineyards is doing is one reason industry leaders say the industry is finally resetting itself. Other signs: slowing sales declines, sharper financial discipline and a shift from denial to action, according to panelists on a Wine Industry Network webcast. Rob McMillan, founder of Silicon Valley

AB-Inbev 2Q Prof Soars 64% as Sales Gain 5.6%, Volume Up 0.9%

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports profit soared 64.1%% to $3.751 billion, or $1.90 a share, from 1.676, or 84 cents a share, a year earlier. Beer sales rose to 126,945 billion gallons in 2026 from 143.347 billion gallons a year earlier. The company reported a

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Numbers in brand names make consumers expect tastier food The inclusion of numbers in food and beverage brand names tends to make consumers expect the products will taste better and have more complex flavor profiles. Writing numbers out as words, especially those containing certain vowel sounds, enhances this effect by

U.S. GDP Disappoints, Inflation Softer Than Feared, Consumers Resiliant

The U.S. economy expanded at a slower-than-expected 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter. But a closer look show a resiliant consumer, continuing investment and softer-than-expected inflation numbers, all adding up to a further cooling in expectations the Federal Reserve Board will raise interest

David Hirsch, Sonoma Coast Pioneer, Dies at 81

David Hirsch founded Hirsch Vineyards when the foggy Sonoma Coast was considered unsuitable for viticulture. Hirsch Vineyards has supplied grapes to Williams Selyem, Kistler and Littorai — helping catapult the remote wine region to global acclaim. Read Jess Lander's excellent obituary from the San Francisco Chronicle.

Beer Industry in Expansion Territory: NBWA Beer Purchasers' Index

For the fifth consecutive month, the National Beer Wholesalers Association's Beer Purchasers' Index is in positive territory with a combined score of 51. Readings about 50 are considered to signal expansion. All segments recorded year-over-year improvements, led by FMB/seltzer (+16) and Premium Lights (+14)