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Daily Archive: July 23, 2025

Champagne Regains Momentum In First Half

After a challenging few years in the Champagne category, momentum returned over the first half 2025, with both on- and off-premise depletions on the rise according to WSWA data, perhaps boosted by some pantry-loading in anticipation of higher tariffs on imported wines. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2025

Industry Groups Urge Progress In U.S.-Canada Trade Talks

Sales of U.S. spirits in Canada have plummeted in recent months following widespread destocking of American products in the country, which resulted after the U.S. ratcheted up trade tensions with its northern neighbor. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2025

News Briefs for July 23, 2025

Zonin1821 has struck a strategic partnership with Tensley Wines and Fundamental Wines under which it will handle the two brands from winemaker Joey Tensley across the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 23, 2025