https://wbi.org/news/Beverage-industry intelligence from WBI.orgenhttps://wbi.org/news/world-bank-outlines-167m-private-investment-potential-in-kenya-s-avocado-and-man.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/world-bank-outlines-167m-private-investment-potential-in-kenya-s-avocado-and-man.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:32 +0000Business and InvestmentA World Bank report identifies US$167 million in untapped private investment potential across Kenya’s avocado and mango sub-sectors, advising private investors to establish mango pulp processing facilities to supply regional juice manufacturers.https://wbi.org/news/chateau-calon-segur-adapts-vineyard-and-vinification-strategy-for-climate-resili.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/chateau-calon-segur-adapts-vineyard-and-vinification-strategy-for-climate-resili.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 11:06:26 +0000WineBordeaux Third Growth Château Calon Ségur is adjusting its operational strategy to tackle climate change, expanding Cabernet Sauvignon plantings to 70% by 2032 and leveraging clay subsoils for water management.https://wbi.org/news/egon-muller-highlights-role-of-generational-heritage-in-winemaking-philosophy.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/egon-muller-highlights-role-of-generational-heritage-in-winemaking-philosophy.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:06:36 +0000WineWinemaker Egon Müller discussed how generations of tradition have shaped his distinctive approach to wine, according to a report by Wine Industry Advisor.https://wbi.org/news/breville-launches-spiral-luxe-automated-pour-over-brewer.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/breville-launches-spiral-luxe-automated-pour-over-brewer.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 10:06:19 +0000Production and TechnologyConsumer coffee appliance maker Breville has introduced the Spiral Luxe Auto Pour Over, a fully automated grind-and-brew machine designed to imitate manual pour-over brewing.https://wbi.org/news/french-basque-appellation-irouleguy-expands-independent-domaines-and-organic-pro.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/french-basque-appellation-irouleguy-expands-independent-domaines-and-organic-pro.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 08:06:53 +0000WineThe Irouléguy wine appellation in the French Basque Country is experiencing a commercial resurgence. Driven by growing interest in white wine blends and organic farming, the number of independent producers has doubled over the past decade.https://wbi.org/news/market-availability-expands-across-wine-quality-spectrum-report-notes.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/market-availability-expands-across-wine-quality-spectrum-report-notes.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 04:06:04 +0000WineAccording to Wine Industry Advisor, today's beverage market offers consumers unprecedented access to both high- and low-quality wines.https://wbi.org/news/alta-colina-featured-for-regenerative-winegrowing-in-paso-robles.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/alta-colina-featured-for-regenerative-winegrowing-in-paso-robles.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 03:05:54 +0000WineWine Industry Advisor reported on Alta Colina, a 130-acre family vineyard in Paso Robles founded by a former engineer, focusing on its history and regenerative winegrowing practices.https://wbi.org/news/map-it-forward-launches-coffeelistings-com-marketplace.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/map-it-forward-launches-coffeelistings-com-marketplace.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 02:06:06 +0000Market NewsMap It Forward has launched CoffeeListings.com, a new digital marketplace designed for the coffee industry, according to Daily Coffee News.https://wbi.org/news/james-beard-foundation-names-winners-for-top-u-s-wine-and-bar-programs.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/james-beard-foundation-names-winners-for-top-u-s-wine-and-bar-programs.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2026 01:06:11 +0000WineThe James Beard Foundation announced its national culinary awards, recognizing Los Angeles's Kato for best wine program and Portland's Scotch Lodge for outstanding bar.https://wbi.org/news/pete-stolpman-highlights-winery-profit-sharing-program-via-la-cuadrilla-red-blen.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/pete-stolpman-highlights-winery-profit-sharing-program-via-la-cuadrilla-red-blen.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 22:06:05 +0000WinePete Stolpman has detailed his winery's profit-sharing program tied to flagship red blend La Cuadrilla, according to Wine Industry Advisor.https://wbi.org/news/jordan-vineyard-winery-debuts-2023-sauternes-in-collaboration-with-chateau-guira.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/jordan-vineyard-winery-debuts-2023-sauternes-in-collaboration-with-chateau-guira.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 20:06:10 +0000WineJordan Vineyard & Winery has announced the release of its limited-edition 2023 Sauternes, produced in collaboration with France's Château Guiraud.https://wbi.org/news/angelus-and-acker-announce-direct-from-estate-us-auction.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/angelus-and-acker-announce-direct-from-estate-us-auction.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 19:05:51 +0000WineSaint-Émilion wine estate Angelus has partnered with auction house Acker to host a large-scale direct-from-estate auction in the United States on October 17, 2026.https://wbi.org/news/ai-opportunity-for-wineries-lies-in-workforce-capability-says-new-vintage-labs.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/ai-opportunity-for-wineries-lies-in-workforce-capability-says-new-vintage-labs.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 17:06:01 +0000Production and TechnologyNew Vintage Labs Founder and CEO Stephen Mok suggests wineries should focus on rethinking team capabilities rather than simply adopting new AI platforms.https://wbi.org/news/united-nations-formally-recognizes-oct-1-as-international-coffee-day.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/united-nations-formally-recognizes-oct-1-as-international-coffee-day.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 16:06:15 +0000Market NewsThe UN General Assembly formally designated Oct. 1 as International Coffee Day, establishing official international recognition for the global coffee sector.https://wbi.org/news/wine-industry-podcast-explores-italian-wine-strategies-in-nyc-on-premise-market.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/wine-industry-podcast-explores-italian-wine-strategies-in-nyc-on-premise-market.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 14:06:01 +0000WineHost Juliana Colangelo and sommelier Jienna Basaldu discussed pricing strategies, Italian wine competitiveness, and consumer engagement on the Masterclass US Wine Market podcast.https://wbi.org/news/belvedere1-winery-selected-for-slow-wine-2027-guide.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/belvedere1-winery-selected-for-slow-wine-2027-guide.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 13:05:52 +0000WineItalian producer Belvedere1 Winery has been chosen as a new entry in the Slow Wine 2027 Guide, published by Slow Food.https://wbi.org/news/flambeaux-wine-appoints-miranda-bruehl-as-tasting-room-manager.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/flambeaux-wine-appoints-miranda-bruehl-as-tasting-room-manager.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 12:06:23 +0000WineFlambeaux Wine has named Sonoma County native Miranda Bruehl as tasting room manager ahead of opening its new location in downtown Healdsburg, California.https://wbi.org/news/vineyard-update-highlights-early-july-harvest-and-robotic-technology-integration.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/vineyard-update-highlights-early-july-harvest-and-robotic-technology-integration.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 09:06:10 +0000WineA vineyard update featuring Matt Heil and Joe Wagner reports that harvest operations commenced in July, alongside an increasing focus on robotics in vineyard management.https://wbi.org/news/bevnet-reports-on-recess-appointments-and-grocery-inflation-pressures.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/bevnet-reports-on-recess-appointments-and-grocery-inflation-pressures.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 09:05:56 +0000Market NewsBevNET's CPG Week podcast covers new personnel appointments at beverage brand Recess, macroeconomic inflation pressures on grocery, and prospective brand acquisition rumors.https://wbi.org/news/australian-fine-wine-secondary-market-softens-while-white-and-pinot-noir-labels.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/australian-fine-wine-secondary-market-softens-while-white-and-pinot-noir-labels.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 08:06:18 +0000WineMarket data shows Australian fine wine facing secondary market headwinds, though top Chardonnay and Pinot Noir brands demonstrate strong five-year price growth alongside increased domestic auction activity.https://wbi.org/news/chehalem-expands-oregon-estate-with-acquisition-of-neighboring-winery.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/chehalem-expands-oregon-estate-with-acquisition-of-neighboring-winery.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 04:06:01 +0000WineOregon wine producer Chehalem has acquired a neighboring winery in Sherwood, Oregon, uniting its vineyards, winemaking, and hospitality operations on one campus.https://wbi.org/news/decanter-names-burgundy-pioneer-lalou-bize-leroy-2026-hall-of-fame-winner-honour.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/decanter-names-burgundy-pioneer-lalou-bize-leroy-2026-hall-of-fame-winner-honour.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 03:05:59 +0000WineDecanter has awarded Burgundy biodynamic pioneer Lalou Bize-Leroy its 2026 Hall of Fame accolade, while Spanish winemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez received the Rising Star award for their historical research and development of unfortified wines in Jerez.https://wbi.org/news/four-major-groups-unify-efforts-on-green-coffee-procurement.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/four-major-groups-unify-efforts-on-green-coffee-procurement.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 01:05:53 +0000SustainabilityFour major sustainability and development organizations are combining their existing initiatives on green coffee buying practices to expand responsible procurement across the coffee sector.https://wbi.org/news/gea-approves-25-million-expansion-at-janesville-campus-in-wisconsin.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/gea-approves-25-million-expansion-at-janesville-campus-in-wisconsin.htmlSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:06:09 +0000Production and TechnologyGEA has secured approval to invest approximately $25 million into expanding its Janesville, Wisconsin campus, adding 70,000 square feet of operational space to enhance production, testing, and engineering capabilities for North American food and beverage clients.https://wbi.org/news/kenyan-tea-farmers-face-reduced-2025-2026-bonuses-amid-supply-decline-and-export.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/kenyan-tea-farmers-face-reduced-2025-2026-bonuses-amid-supply-decline-and-export.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 22:06:16 +0000Market NewsKenyan tea producers face lower bonus payouts for the 2025/2026 financial year due to falling green leaf deliveries, elevated energy costs, and shipping disruptions. Sector leadership has urged the removal of a 0.8 per cent export levy that is impacting international sales.https://wbi.org/news/growth-of-mechanized-riddling-threatens-traditional-sparkling-wine-craft.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/growth-of-mechanized-riddling-threatens-traditional-sparkling-wine-craft.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 20:06:09 +0000Production and TechnologyAs automated riddling becomes widespread in sparkling wine production, preserving the traditional craft of hand-turning bottles depends on training new artisans.https://wbi.org/news/talosa-highlights-montepulciano-terroir-with-vino-nobile-pieve-le-grazie.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/talosa-highlights-montepulciano-terroir-with-vino-nobile-pieve-le-grazie.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 19:06:13 +0000WineWinery Talosa, owned by the Jacorossi family, has introduced its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pieve Le Grazie as part of the regional Pieve project.https://wbi.org/news/idealwine-launches-spanish-language-website-to-expand-online-auction-presence.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/idealwine-launches-spanish-language-website-to-expand-online-auction-presence.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 19:05:58 +0000WineParis-based fine wine auctioneer iDealwine has launched a Spanish-language website, targeting its fastest-growing auction market.https://wbi.org/news/castello-di-bolgheri-introduces-barinca-100-cabernet-franc.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/castello-di-bolgheri-introduces-barinca-100-cabernet-franc.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 16:06:07 +0000WineCastello di Bolgheri has announced Barinca, its first-ever 100% Cabernet Franc single-vineyard wine, which will be released in limited quantities only during exceptional vintages.https://wbi.org/news/paragraph-expands-non-alcoholic-wine-portfolio-with-french-chardonnay.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/paragraph-expands-non-alcoholic-wine-portfolio-with-french-chardonnay.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 14:06:01 +0000Low-Alcohol and No-AlcoholNon-alcoholic wine brand Paragraph has announced its second release, a French Chardonnay, joining its existing Spanish Tempranillo.https://wbi.org/news/lofbergs-introduces-roc-certified-honduras-coffee-in-nordic-hospitality-sector.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/lofbergs-introduces-roc-certified-honduras-coffee-in-nordic-hospitality-sector.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 12:06:13 +0000SustainabilityEuropean coffee roaster Löfbergs has launched Löfbergs Honduras, becoming the first major roaster in Europe to introduce Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC®) coffee. The coffee is being distributed across Strawberry hotels in the Nordic region.https://wbi.org/news/william-grant-sons-profit-drops-13-in-2025-amid-weak-demand-and-trade-pressures.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/william-grant-sons-profit-drops-13-in-2025-amid-weak-demand-and-trade-pressures.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 11:06:52 +0000Business and InvestmentWilliam Grant & Sons reported a 13% decline in 2025 pre-tax profit to £337 million ($446.5 million) as turnover slipped 4% to £1.758 billion ($2.33 billion). Despite market headwinds, the spirits maker completed brand acquisitions, expanded facilities, and maintained brand investments while navigating a vacant CEO post.https://wbi.org/news/carlsberg-kazakhstan-opens-us-344-million-non-alcoholic-beverage-plant.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/carlsberg-kazakhstan-opens-us-344-million-non-alcoholic-beverage-plant.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 09:06:39 +0000Business and InvestmentCarlsberg Kazakhstan has opened a US$344 million non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing plant in Boraldai to produce PepsiCo products under licence, expanding capacity across Central Asia.https://wbi.org/news/kerry-group-opens-first-pennsylvania-coffee-extraction-facility.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/kerry-group-opens-first-pennsylvania-coffee-extraction-facility.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 08:06:57 +0000Ingredients and FlavoursKerry Group has opened its first Pennsylvania manufacturing site in Bethlehem, featuring specialized hot and cold coffee extraction lines to serve RTD, alcoholic beverage, and food manufacturers on the US East Coast.https://wbi.org/news/chateau-lafite-rothschild-features-saskia-de-rothschild-in-second-video-installm.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/chateau-lafite-rothschild-features-saskia-de-rothschild-in-second-video-installm.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 06:06:28 +0000WineWine Industry Advisor reported on part two of a feature with Saskia de Rothschild inside Château Lafite Rothschild, focusing on past and future vintages.https://wbi.org/news/industry-veteran-ryan-burk-debuts-occam-fine-cider.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/industry-veteran-ryan-burk-debuts-occam-fine-cider.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 04:06:36 +0000Market NewsBeverage industry veteran Ryan Burk has launched Occam Fine Cider, transitioning from large-scale commercial cider production to a smaller, craft-oriented venture.https://wbi.org/news/decanter-names-jerez-winemakers-ramiro-ibanez-and-willy-perez-2026-rising-stars.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/decanter-names-jerez-winemakers-ramiro-ibanez-and-willy-perez-2026-rising-stars.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 04:06:22 +0000WineWinemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez have received Decanter's Rising Star 2026 award for their research-driven revival of historical vineyard practices and unfortified wines in Spain's Marco de Jerez region.https://wbi.org/news/wine-industry-advisor-highlights-multi-tasking-vineyard-robotics.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/wine-industry-advisor-highlights-multi-tasking-vineyard-robotics.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 04:05:59 +0000Production and TechnologyWine Industry Advisor featured Manoj Karkee discussing human-robot collaboration for precision agriculture, focusing on a single machine capable of pruning, harvesting, and vine monitoring.https://wbi.org/news/wine-brands-risk-losing-relevance-by-overusing-traditional-jargon-executive-warn.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/wine-brands-risk-losing-relevance-by-overusing-traditional-jargon-executive-warn.htmlSat, 03 Oct 2026 01:05:55 +0000WineIndustry executive Paul Schaafsma warns that wine brands prioritizing traditional terminology over emotional appeal risk alienating modern consumers.https://wbi.org/news/hiyo-secures-20-8-million-in-series-b-funding-to-support-expansion.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/hiyo-secures-20-8-million-in-series-b-funding-to-support-expansion.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 22:06:37 +0000Low-Alcohol and No-AlcoholNon-alcoholic social tonic brand Hiyo has completed an oversubscribed $20.8 million Series B round to expand its retail footprint and nightlife presence.https://wbi.org/news/ftc-settlement-sets-pricing-caps-on-southern-glazers-chain-discounts.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/ftc-settlement-sets-pricing-caps-on-southern-glazers-chain-discounts.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 22:06:19 +0000Regulation and TradeA Federal Trade Commission settlement limits the price difference Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits can offer chains versus independent retailers.https://wbi.org/news/taste-radio-examines-rage-bait-marketing-and-sustainable-brand-growth.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/taste-radio-examines-rage-bait-marketing-and-sustainable-brand-growth.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 19:06:31 +0000Business and InvestmentBevNET's Taste Radio explored the impact of misleading social media posts on consumer trust, featured Whole Foods' latest LEAP cohort, and discussed growth strategies with emerging beverage brand founders.https://wbi.org/news/anheuser-busch-inbev-legal-vp-cesar-vargas-to-retire-in-april-2027.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/anheuser-busch-inbev-legal-vp-cesar-vargas-to-retire-in-april-2027.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 19:06:13 +0000BeerAnheuser-Busch InBev Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs Cesar Vargas will retire in April 2027 after nearly a decade with the company.https://wbi.org/news/craft-beer-off-premise-declines-accelerate-as-bwc-highlights-import-playbook-opp.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/craft-beer-off-premise-declines-accelerate-as-bwc-highlights-import-playbook-opp.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 18:07:19 +0000BeerCraft beer off-premise sales losses accelerated as summer ended, but a Bump Williams Consulting report suggests craft brands could benefit by adopting import seasonal strategies.https://wbi.org/news/prepared-cocktails-outperform-broader-beverage-industry-in-latest-niq-scans.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/prepared-cocktails-outperform-broader-beverage-industry-in-latest-niq-scans.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 17:06:47 +0000Market NewsAccording to NIQ off-premise scan data reported by BevNET, prepared cocktails continued to show strong performance, driven by brands including Surfside and Sun Cruiser, despite broader industry sales declines.https://wbi.org/news/spirits-based-rtd-sales-up-21-in-latest-niq-off-premise-data.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/spirits-based-rtd-sales-up-21-in-latest-niq-off-premise-data.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:06:25 +0000Ready-to-DrinkSpirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails saw a 21% increase in recent NIQ weekly off-premise scans, outperforming the broader beverage industry.https://wbi.org/news/nowadays-founders-enter-calm-beverage-space-with-new-brand-unwind.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/nowadays-founders-enter-calm-beverage-space-with-new-brand-unwind.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:05:53 +0000Low-Alcohol and No-AlcoholThe founders of hemp THC drink brand Nowadays are launching Unwind, a new beverage brand targeting the emerging calm segment without an intoxicating buzz.https://wbi.org/news/cizzle-brands-targets-growth-in-us-better-for-you-sports-drink-category.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/cizzle-brands-targets-growth-in-us-better-for-you-sports-drink-category.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:06:06 +0000Business and InvestmentCizzle Brands CEO John Celenza outlined the group's expansion strategy within the competitive US sports nutrition sector in an interview with Just Drinks.https://wbi.org/news/decanter-inducts-burgundy-pioneer-lalou-bize-leroy-into-2026-hall-of-fame.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/decanter-inducts-burgundy-pioneer-lalou-bize-leroy-into-2026-hall-of-fame.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:06:35 +0000WineBurgundian winemaker Lalou Bize-Leroy has been named to the Decanter Hall of Fame 2026, recognizing her decades of influence on biodynamic viticulture, high-end fine wine production, and low-yield commercial strategy.https://wbi.org/news/carlsberg-kazakhstan-opens-344-million-beverage-plant-in-almaty-region.htmlhttps://wbi.org/news/carlsberg-kazakhstan-opens-344-million-beverage-plant-in-almaty-region.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2026 07:06:39 +0000Production and TechnologyCarlsberg Kazakhstan has opened a $344 million manufacturing facility in Boraldai to produce PepsiCo beverages under license for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, with a planned full-scale capacity of up to 1 billion liters annually.