Afternoon Brief, February 27th

US FTC Suing to Block $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Supermarket Deal: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and eight states said on Monday they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons, saying it would boost grocery prices for millions of Americans...

Amanda Albertson and Katrina Stoneking Taking the Lead Buellton, CA: Summerland Wine Brands, a fully integrated wine company producing both branded and private labeled wines for hundreds of grocery, wholesale and winery customers throughout the US and Canada, announced the addition of Amanda...
Read MoreCarle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP (“CMPR”), a leading U.S. law firm with a strong focus in the wine and spirits industry, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Légi Conseils Bourgogne (“Légi Conseils”), a premier French law firm recognized for its...
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Maintaining wine balance in a changing climate Climate change is reshaping the wine industry. In many wine regions, each year seems to set new records for the hottest or driest growing season, followed by the earliest harvest dates yet. Such accelerated ripening is disrupting grape physiology;...
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We are deeply saddened to say that we lost our beloved founder Alberto Migliardi on December 9th, 2025.. He was more than our founder, he was our family.. He meant a great deal to us, and we know he meant a lot to all of you. Alberto was one of the most loving, joyful, and genuinely funny souls...
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Growing up in the small town of Shandon, CA, Alberto was told that success might be out of reach. But working side by side with his father in the vineyards, he learned that dreams are worth fighting for. After graduating high school with honors, Alberto earned a welding certificate at Cuesta...
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We are proud to share that, as of June 1, 2025, Town Hall Brands has been appointed to represent Wines of Argentina in Western Canada. This opportunity follows nearly two decades of outstanding stewardship by Dana Lee Consulting Ltd. We extend our sincere thanks to Dana and her team for the strong...
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