U.S. wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year

U.S. wine consumption continues to shine led by sweet wines, un-oaked chards and red blends.  U.S. wine industry grew 1.9% last year to reach 318.0 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group‘s recently released 2013 Wine Handbook. As the economy continued to stabilize in 2012, wine consumption increased for the 19th straight year. … Read more

Sweet wines, high-end beers, digital drinks and unexpected flavors to shape the drinks business in 2013

2013 adult beverage trends   The sweet wine trend continues, with varietals including Moscato showing up in table wines and in pink sparklers on menus, according to the Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 issued by Technomic, a premier resource for actionable adult beverage information. Red blends also proliferate, delivering a range of flavor … Read more