Blended blush explodes 53%. Total wine consumption up 2.1% by volume and 5.2% in sales

August 18, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Food pairing challenge: Consumers moving toward quick and healthy meat alternatives: Nielsen

Source: Nielsen

August 17, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Beer continues to dominate American taste buds as wine and spirits decline

Source: Gallup

August 15, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

If you sell a lot through restaurants, you’d better start worrying about the worst July since 2013

Source (and interactive chart) at: Nation’s Restaurant News

August 15, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Described.responsible.gourmet – That’s To Kalon’s new global address

Even the reknowned To Kalon Vineyard doesn’t have an address. What’s more, a search on mighty Google Maps only pulls up the Robert Mondavi Winery and Opus One. Suppose, however, you have a less well-known vineyard, hopyard, or other location without a specific address or way off in the boonies on a dirt road with […]

August 12, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Western drought persists, but has improved tremendously in past year.

Right-click images above to enlarge. Source: United States Drought Monitor

August 11, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Digital drives physical sales including tasting rooms, brew bars and stores. Use it right or lose $$$

August 10, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Financing grapes, grain, hops, fruit & more: American Ag Credit’s crazy merger mania

Source: American Ag Credit, Summer 2016 Newsletter (.pdf)

August 9, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Instagram growth is stagnating. Be concerned, especially if you use it to reach Millennials and GenX.

August 8, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More

Craft beer $ volume up 12.5% vs year ago. Beer overall up 3.7% boosted by imports & super premium. Cider sucking dirty $ pond water.

August 5, 2016 | Filed under Daily Data | Read More