Monthly Archives: September 2021

Heaven Hill Workers Vote to Strike

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The workers have been in negotiations for a new contract since the summer, and voted down a proposed contract, 372-13. Employees told the New County Gazette the proposed contract sought to change the company’s shifts so that employees could be … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Consumption Fell 5% from 2019

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sixty percent of U.S. adults currently report drinking alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine or beer, marking a decrease from 65% in 2019 when the measure was last tracked, according to Gallup. This puts current alcohol consumption on the low … Continue reading →

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Treasury Wine Commits to 100% Electric Power by 2024

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (TWE) said it is joining the RE100 global renewable power  initiative as part of the premium wine company’s commitment to switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2024 across its global operations. TWE’s luxury wines including Penfolds … Continue reading →

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Oregon’s Wine Grape Production Fell 34% in 2020

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The estimated farm gate value of Oregon wine grape production plunged 34%, or nearly $80 million, in 2020 to about $159 million, according to a new report, compiled by the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE).  … Continue reading →

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If Glass Bottles Are Biggest Contributors of Greenhouse Gases for Wine . . .

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A 2021 Italian wine study, cited by Liz Thatch in Forbes.com, found the main contributors of greenhouse gas emissions for wine are: the glass bottle (29%), electricity in the winery (14%), transport and distribution of wine to the consumer (13%), … Continue reading →

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Calif. Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Until 2026 Heads to Gov.

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The California Legislature passed SB 389, a bill to extend cocktails to-go until December 31, 2026, and sent it to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate California’s hospitality businesses, and it will be years before … Continue reading →

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