April 28th – Building on feedback from over 25,000 wine consumers in 25 markets – representing over 400 million wine drinkers globally – the fourth annual Wine Intelligence Global Wine Brand Power Index reveals an industry-wide erosion of brand equity arising from the disruption to shopping and...

We have added a truly unique color to our "WCC Stock" collection and a shimmery metallic to our "Brights" collection. Amcor STELVIN® brand capsules are offered in many eye catching colors and liner combinations to safely seal your beverage! Capsules can be custom colored, printed or embossed to...

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, and for many entrepreneurs, a catchy brand name for their company or products is the first step toward success. In recent years, companies—especially breweries, wineries, and toy manufacturers—have adopted parody trademarks to garner attention for...

A wine bottle is the physical expression of your brand. Over time, customers have learned to associate specific shapes and sizes with quality, heritage, and style, especially when dealing with premium brands. Every element of presentation matters, with the bottle and label working together as the...

The packaging supply chain is sending mixed signals this month – not quite cause for alarm, but enough yellow lights to keep procurement teams on their toes. Let’s start with the good news: fuel costs edged down from July's $3.779 to $3.744 per gallon in August. But before we celebrate, some...

The conversations I have about quality tend to focus on red wine. This is especially true in California, where Napa Cabs have historically garnered high prices, followed up by Coastal Pinot noirs and red Rhones. Honestly, in most places I’ve been where the climate allows for ripening red grapes,...

The wine industry is steeped in tradition, but let’s be real—it’s time to shake things up. Younger demographics aren’t buying into the same old wine marketing tricks or outdated experiences. Want to grab their attention (and their dollars)? Then it’s time to think bold, fun, and modern. You Don’t...

How to Shoot Like a Professional Photographer With Your iPhone 1. COMPOSITION One of the top things most budding photographers struggle with is composition. Google it, and you’ll find all kinds of stuff about leading lines, diagonals, perspective, and even the Fibonacci spiral. But one basic rule...

BRUT TRIFECTA Announcing three stunning North Coast sparkling Brut shiners ready for your fall wine order: Dry Natural — NEW RELEASE! A “Natural” brut with zero dosage, leaving it crisp and dry. Fruit components of yellow apple and citrus flower bring balance with acidity to highlight the...

Nature always offers new possibilities This harvest, Chr. Hansen will offer producers a new strain of Lachancea thermotolerans with a unique metabolism – Viniflora® OCTAVE. Indeed, OCTAVE produces a remarkable quantity of lactic acid, stable over time, from fermentable sugars. As a result, the...