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Impact Databank: U.S. Spirits Volume Expected To Surpass Wine This Year

After being severely impacted by the pandemic, the wine industry in the U.S. continues to face increased pressure from spirits—particularly RTDs and to a lesser extent Tequila—as well as uncertain economic conditions, and imports may be affected further by impending tariffs. After a 3% wine consumption volume decline in 2024, a further 4% decrease is projected this year, according to the 2025 edition of The U.S. Wine Market: Shanken’s Impact Databank Review & Forecast. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 7, 2025

Non-Alcohol Wines Rising Fast From A Small Base

While non-alcoholic wines remain a small part of the industry overall, they’re growing at a rapid clip owing to interest from a variety of consumer groups, with suppliers, distributors, and retailers seizing on the momentum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 21, 2025

News Briefs for September 19, 2024

Diageo-owned Bulleit is adding a 10-year rye whiskey as a new permanent part of its core range. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2024

New Zealand Wine Growth Slows, But Continues To Outpace The Market

While wine imports to the U.S. suffered their second consecutive annual decline last year, brands from New Zealand continued to outpace the market in 2023, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 16, 2024

Exclusive: Opici Wines & Spirits To Acquire Pacific Highway, Creating New Million-Case Player

New Jersey-based importer and producer Opici Wines & Spirits has agreed to acquire importer Pacific Highway Wines from owners Robert Oatley Vineyards and Giesen Group for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 25, 2023

Younger Generations Driving Gains For De-Alcoholized Wine, Spirits, And Beer

For the fifth consecutive January, de-alcoholized beverage volume increased this year during the month versus the prior January. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 28, 2023

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