Packaging supply stable, but uneasy While June ushered in a more stable rhythm after May’s tariff-driven frenzy, underlying uncertainty continues to shape planning, procurement, and pricing across the packaging and logistics landscape. Supply remains steady across most categories, but stability...

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...

The Saxco family hopes you had a fantastic holiday filled with laughter, excellent food, and wine that continues through the end of the year. May Santa Claus bring you everything on your list and more. The whole industry is tentatively hopeful for solid holiday sales, yet there is a shadow of...

With a challenging harvest, ongoing industry headwinds, and the recent resolution of the US election, the world is still adjusting to what has become a continuously evolving “new normal” since COVID-19. The supply chain now braces for potential uncertainties surrounding a new administration....

April 20, 2023 8:00AM – 9:00AM Registration and Networking 9:00-11:00 Wine Conference Location: Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country KEYNOTE: Rick Tigner, President and CEO, Jackson Family Wines Cultivating Diversity and a Culture of Belonging-Successful approaches to cultivating a culture of...

Event Type: Conference

Location: Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country

Date: 4/20/2023

Join the North Bay Business Journal for our 23rd Annual Wine Industry Conference April 20, 20238:00AM – 9:00AM Registration and Networking9:00-11:00 Wine Conference Location: Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country KEYNOTE: Rick Tigner, President and CEO, Jackson Family Wines Cultivating Diversity and a...

Easter is fast approaching; that fluffy bunny will be here before you know it. It's time to help your customers find the perfect wine for their Easter table. Set up your web store to promote your Easter sippers, gift baskets, and merchandise. Organize your website with Easter product tags. Give...

Raise your hand if your winery enjoyed a spike in wine club acquisition in 2021. We have heard (and seen the metrics) that many wineries were able to not only keep their club members through 2020, but also saw an increase in acquisitions in 2021 with the increased traffic. Fantastic! Too bad we...

The bulk market globally can be characterised as slow, even for what is a traditionally slow time of year when the Northern Hemisphere summer holidays are is in full swing. As well as there being few buyers, some already-acquired wine is being put back on the market by those who no longer need it;...

In many ways, the long-term visibility in the wine industry is cloudy at the moment. Retail sales trends are declining and difficult to interpret due to the upheaval of sales channels in recent years, increasing costs and unreliability of sourcing dry goods, many businesses are bracing for the...