The primary focus of this role is to support all of the core behind the scenes operations of the winery and provide assistance to our clients and vendors. Skipstone is a growing business and as such, this role will grow in scope and responsibility over the coming years. Our ideal candidate has customer-facing experience, is highly detail oriented, is a capable problem solver, and is able to work efficiently without direct supervision. See more details and apply here:https://www.wineindustry.jobs/jobs/59161448-operations-administrator-at-skipstone

Faced with the current industry-wide purchasing downturn, wineries are exploring new avenues for growth and economic security. Many are enhancing their marketing with a focus on meeting the sustainability and transparency preferences of younger generations. These consumers are not only concerned with a winery’s approach to agriculture and winemaking but also with the sustainability of the bottles and the packaging. “Wineries tell us they’re seeing this trend as more consumers buy sustainable wines,” says Mark Pitifer, Marketing & Communications Administrator at Waterloo Container. “Wineries also say they want to help keep the glass out of landfills. It’s a feel-good moment for the purchaser to buy wine from winemakers and an industry that is investing in eco options and sustainable choices.” Meeting this consumer demand means using recyclable, lightweight bottles and closures with a reduced carbon footprint. Waterloo Container offers a

Consider this a public service announcement: Too many businesses are handing over ownership of their Meta Business Manager to agencies, employees, or partners without realizing the risks. Meta Business Manager controls the reins to your winery’s social media, ad accounts, and data. If your business doesn’t own it, you’re putting a critical asset in someone else’s hands. Here’s why it’s essential to have ownership of your Meta Business Manager—and how to make sure you’re not left in a vulnerable position. What’s at Stake When You Don’t Own Your Meta Business Manager? When you let an agency, employee, or partner create and own your Meta Business Manager, they have primary control over everything related to your Facebook and Instagram accounts. This includes your ad accounts, historical data from campaigns, social media access, and more. Here’s what could go wrong: Loss of Data and Insights: If your Meta Business Manag

We’re excited to introduce the DropControl Marketplace, a centralized hub designed to empower administrators with scalable tools for integrating third-party services, custom modules, and advanced data solutions—all within the DropControl ecosystem. What’s Inside the Marketplace? -Seamless Integrations – Connect external APIs to share sensor data, incorporate weather and soil insights, or enhance irrigation control. -Flexible API Access – Grant tailored permissions (Read, Control, or Full Control) to external partners via self-managed API keys. -Centralized Management – Activate, monitor, or unsubscribe services in one intuitive dashboard. 🎬 Watch our video to see how the Marketplace optimizes your operations and simplifies farm management. Getting Started: 1️⃣ Log into DropControl Admin (visible to Administrators). 2️⃣ Explore services by category: Irrigation, Weather, Soil, and more. 3️⃣ Activate & integrate: Start a trial, generate API keys, or request expert guidance.

Hard Lessons: Wine Business Education Shifting to Meet Industry Challenges

Programs focus on making wine business education more relevant amid an industry downturn. By Jeff Siegel Wine-centric business education, which boomed

Sonoma State University seeks an Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute (Administrator II) the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute (Executive Director) is responsible for planning, developing, and leading the achievement of strategic goals for the WBI. Click Here to Learn More

The federal government has warned that a newly discovered computer software vulnerability poses a major threat to the security of computer networks around the country. Cybercriminals are exploiting holes in open-source code software commonly used in computer applications, websites, and cloud services. This can allow cybercriminals to seize control of a business’s computer network if preventative measures are not taken. This is not a threat that businesses should take lightly as it could cripple your organization if your network is affected. If your firm is large enough to have dedicated IT staff, it should be their immediate focus. The Danger of the Log4j Vulnerability The vulnerability lies in the Log4j software library, written in the Java programming language and created by the Apache Software Foundation. Many software vendors incorporate the Log4j software library into products such as websites, applications, and cloud services to record network security and performance info