> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://bevnews.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# [BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-84/
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:30:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-20T13:30:24.000Z
- Author: Compiler
- Tags: Newsletter

***Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday, October 20, 2026***

### [Moët & Chandon Most Valuable Wine, Champagne Brand, Barefoot Strongest](https://bevnews.net/moet-chandon-most-valuable-wine-champagne-brand-barefoot-strongest/)

Champagne brands are outperforming still wine brands, according to the Alcoholic Drinks 2026 report, a new report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. The three fastest-growing brands in the ranking are all Champagne brands: Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon. Meanwhile, four of the six still wine brands have lost value, including Penfolds, which is down by almost a third. Moët & Chandon remains the world’s most valuable champagne & wine brand. Its brand value is up

### [Alc Sales See Modest Weekly Lift: NIQ; Consumer Pullback Pressure Continues](https://bevnews.net/alc-sales-see-modest-weekly-lift-niq-consumer-pullback-pressure-continues/)

During the four weeks ending October 10th, Total Alcohol remained under pressure. Dollar sales reached $8.1 billion, down -2.4% from a year ago, while case volume totaled 156.9 million, declining -4.5% vs a year earlier. Weekly dollar sales totaled $2 billion, up 0.5% versus the week ending Oct. 3\. Despite the week-over-week (WoW) gain, consumers continue to consolidate occasions and spending, limiting the category's ability to generate sustained growth as October progresses. Prepared Cocktail

### [Spotted Lanterfly Threatens Ontario Viticulture](https://bevnews.net/spotted-lanterfly-threatens-ontario-viticulture/)

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/10/Spotted-lanternfly_photo-courtesy-of-Lauren-Des-Marteaux--Agriculkture-and-Agri-Food-Canada-.jpg)](https://bevnews.net/spotted-lanterfly-threatens-ontario-viticulture/)

A spotted lanternfly with its colourful wings and rounded body makes a bold statement. (Photo: Lauren Des Marteaux, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the spotted lanternfly has been established in Ontario. Native to southeastern Asia, the spotted lanternfly first established itself in Berks County, Penn., in September 2014, spreading across parts of the Northeast and Midwest, including Michigan, Ohio and New York. Quarantine attempts failed to stop its spread and regional grape and fruit growers have suffered significant losses, including damage to vines and trees, since its proliferation. “We f

### [Portuguese Cork Assn. Turns to Pedicabs to Expand Promotion](https://bevnews.net/portuguese-cork-assn-turns-to-pedicabs-to-expand-promotion/)

The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) expands its U.S. educational campaign, “Drink Responsibly. Choose a Bottle with a Natural Cork” by providing New York’s top wine events with complimentary cork-branded pedicab rides. A new activation, the experiential promotion encourages consumers to associate mindful consumption with natural cork, elevating their wine and spirits choices through sustainability, quality, and a culture of drinking better. Redefining a phrase long associated with alcohol

### [Counting on Increased Sales to Britain? Think Again.](https://bevnews.net/counting-on-increased-sales-to-britain-think-again/)

British households have a negative savings ratio after subtracting mandatory pension contributions, according to an analysis by ING Economics. The fact the British are consistently spending more than they earn has significant implications on three levels. First. it suggests UK consumers are significantly more vulnerable to the mounting energy crisis than just about anywhere else in Europe. Second, it suggests British households' ability to handle the cost-of-living shock is vastly overstateed,

### [Schiff: Canada's Wine Boycott May Leave Lasting Damage](https://bevnews.net/schiff-canadas-wine-boycott-may-leave-lasting-damage/)

After meeting with Sonoma and Napa County winegrowers, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Canada's boycott of American wine has been devastating. Schiff had traveled to Alberta, the only Canadian province that still permits California wine sales. Retailers om that province saidthey are noticing waning demand for U.S. wines, and in Britosh Columia, sales of local wines were up 157% from last year. “Sadly, all too many Canadians feel betrayed by the President’s attacks on Canada, his demeaning com

### [Jim Concannon, California Winemaking Pioneer, Dead at 95](https://bevnews.net/jim-concannon-california-winemaking-pioneer-dead-at-95/)

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/d0/46/d046989c-092a-4b53-9f4c-cb8c3be7f100/content/images/2026/10/CON_IMG_JimConcannon_BarrelsHandsXed-1080x1536-1.png)](https://bevnews.net/jim-concannon-california-winemaking-pioneer-dead-at-95/)

Jim Concannon (Concannon Vineyard)

A native of Livermore, Calif., Jim Concannon in 1961 became the first winemaker to commercially bottle Petite Sirah as a varietal wine, earning him the title “Father of Petite Sirah.” He died Friday (10/17) at 95 years old. He also contributed to UC Davis’s Cabernet Sauvignon clonal selection program, helping propagate vines that led to Cabernet Sauvignon clones now widely planted throughout California. Jim later transitioned into marketing and traveled across the country to share the Concannon

### [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-48/)

How El Niño Impacts a Wine Vintage This year’s “super El Niño” could be the strongest since 1950\. Here’s what that means for winemakers around the world, from welcome rainfall to devastating storms. (SevenFifty Daily) Will They Come For the Official Beverage of the West? Advocates of wine must be prepared for assaults on all symbols of the West. (Tom Wark/Fermentation)

### [Letters](https://bevnews.net/letters/)

It was Ohio and not retailers that appealed the retailer shipping case to the Supreme Court. The State of Ohio saw its retailer shipping ban overturned by the Sixth Circuit which called it unconstitutional. The Supreme Court, for some reason, did not take the case. I don’t think this means the Court agrees with the Sixth Circuit that these bans are unconstitutional any more than it’s denial of cert on cases appealed by retailers means they agree with other courts that the bans are constitutiona

***Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow – Joel***