Wine Industry
Coverage of Wine Industry in the Nexus archive.
- Twist cap maker announces layoffs as California's wine industry struggles
G3 Enterprises, a company that produces wine corks and bottles, announced plans to lay off 66 workers. This event contributes another difficulty to California's struggling wine industry.
- Could wildfire smoke change the flavor of wine grapes in northern Michigan?
Wildfire smoke in northern Michigan has raised concerns about its impact on wine grapes, as the region's $9 billion wine industry faces potential challenges from 'smoke taint' due to increased wildfires linked to climate change. Experts like Kasey Wierzba and Paolo Sabbatini note that while current smoke exposure was brief and early in the season, ongoing research is needed to address long-term risks.
- What the fires burning near Bordeaux's vineyards could mean for France's wine industry
Wildfires in France this summer have burned an area four times the size of Paris, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The fires are near Bordeaux's vineyards, raising concerns about their impact on the country's wine industry.
- Furious Napa Valley vineyards facing oblivion as crucifying new fees drop: ‘Can see where this ends’
California is imposing costly government mandates on Napa Valley's wine industry during a challenging period. Vineyards are expressing concern over the financial impact of these new fees.
- Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on France's wine industry over its tech tax
Donald Trump is threatening 100 percent tariffs on France's wine industry in response to its digital tax, ahead of the G7 conference in France.
- WATCH: Innovative strategies the wine industry is using to adjust to climate change
The wine industry is adapting to anthropogenic climate change by implementing innovative strategies. Human-caused climate change is forcing the industry to alter its course.
- How the wine industry can stage a comeback in China – using social media
China's wine consumption has declined since the pandemic, but wealthy consumers still purchase fine wines. Winemakers can recover by leveraging social media and Chinese influencers, according to Rodolphe Lameyse, an organizer of Vinexpo Asia.
- Pest with ‘no cure’ sparks panic at Napa vineyards as urgent alert issued
The glassy-winged sharpshooter, a pest spreading incurable Pierce’s disease, was discovered in 220 grapevines sold at Costco Wholesale in Napa. The outbreak threatens California’s wine industry, prompting an urgent alert.
- Big boosts to fill: SpaceX’s giant IPO
SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a major IPO to raise capital for expansion. The article also covers shifts in young male political preferences away from Trump and discusses wine industry challenges.
- Inside the sour-grapes wine war tearing MAGA apart as Trump tries to crush a label from loyal supporter's vineyard
A conflict has emerged within MAGA circles involving Trump and a wine label from a supporter's vineyard, with Trump apparently attempting to suppress or take action against the vineyard. The dispute highlights internal tensions within the Trump movement over business and branding interests.
- Inside the sour-grapes wine war tearing MAGA apart as Trump tries to crush a label from loyal supporter's vineyard
A wine label dispute has emerged within MAGA circles, with Trump reportedly attempting to shut down a vineyard owned by a loyal supporter. The conflict highlights internal tensions within the Trump movement over trademark and branding rights related to wine production.
- South African Wine Estates Become Focus for Global Buyers
South African wine estates are attracting increased attention from global buyers, signaling potential growth in international trade and market expansion for the region's wine industry.