Afternoon Brief, Nov. 8

November 8, 2013

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‘The biggest wine world opportunity? Ageing populations’: Direct Wines CEO
Simon McMurtie from Direct Wines group believes that ageing populations are the wine worlds biggest opportunity, since the drink coincides with older consumers desire to enjoy life…

Today’s News

Bermuda talent behind US series on wine industry
A Bermuda-made TV series going behind the scenes of one of the worlds biggest wine industries is set to air across the US in January. Dubbed Vintage: Napa Valley 2102…

Australian Wine’s Value Equation Improves In Year Through September
Australian bottled wine exports posted their highest average value in five years over the 12 months through September, according to the Wine Australia trade group.Bottled shipments average value was up 3% to A$4.54 ($4.29) per liter during the period, driven by solid growth at premium levels in China, Hong Kong and the U.S…

Wind, Solar, Efficiency Grants Awarded to Farmers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced that 424 projects across the country will receive funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy system investments through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)…

Shutdown hurt Alaska crab fishing, US exports of beer and wine

Amsterdam’s World Bulk Wine Exhibition will contribute to a higher level of commercialization

Californian wines: China’s latest crush?

Frescobaldi Projects Double-Digit U.S. Growth, Taps Unlikely Source For New Wine

Michigan Wine Grape Vineyard Establishment Conference will quench a thirst for knowledge

Wine Prices Rise in France as Outlook for 2013 Vintage Slides

Napa on the Sound: Climate change turning Puget Sound area into prime terrain to grow valuable vines

European trade deal a chance for Canada’s wine to shine

Bay State Legislators to Address Wine Direct Shipping Bill