There’s a saying about mezcal whispered in the most serious discussions as well as those that take place in kitschy tourist spots: “For all that is bad, take mezcal. For all that is good, mezcal too. And if there is no cure, a liter and a half will work for sure.” That saying might sound …
A quiet revolution is underway in Montalcino. A reset of vineyard quotas approved at the end of 2024 is destined to dramatically increase the production of Rosso di Montalcino, creating exciting new prospects for what has traditionally been regarded as Montalcino’s second wine. Rosso di Montalcino is a kind of younger sibling. Like Brunello di …
Bernard Arnault at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix in May 2025. Moët & Chandon recently returned as the official Champagne of F1. Bernard Arnault and family, majority shareholders of luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), have lost the top spot in the 2025 French rich list by Challenges magazine. It estimated the family’s …
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It emerged this week that Ireland’s government will delay new alcohol health warnings on drinks until 2028, prompting relief in Europe’s wine trade and frustration for public health campaigners. Warnings were originally set to be introduced from May 2026, and Irish media reports suggested economic considerations may have played a role in ministers’ decision to …
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I just flew back from the Hemp Beverage Expo, and boy, are my arms tired! [Pauses for laughter that does not come.] No, but seriously folks, we’ve got a great crowd tonight, which is why it kills me to tell you that the vibes I was getting from those THC-slinging true believers were downright ebullient, …
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Gone are the days of the Indian whiskey-rum hybrids, as revealed in a chat between our US editor, W. Blake Gray and Michael d’Souza of Indian whiskey brand, Paul John.
Generous Brands announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Health-Ade from private equity firms First Bev and Manna Tree Partners (Manna Tree), who will continue on as minority shareholders in Generous Brands.
On July 22, the U.S. and Japan finalized a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Japanese vehicles and parts imported into the U.S. from roughly 25% to 15%. The adjustment comes after months of negotiation and removes uncertainty for automakers that had been planning around steeper costs. Direct Implications for Supply Chains Japanese OEMs, most …
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Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations. As companies seek to reduce transportation costs, improve routing efficiency, and respond to market volatility, TMS platforms offer the visibility and control needed to succeed. …
President Trump displays an executive order on artificial intelligence he signed in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images On July 23, 2025, the White House issued a formal directive to implement the “AI Action Plan,” accompanied by three executive orders. The stated objective is to increase domestic capacity for artificial …
US National AI Policy: Practical Implications for U.S. Supply Chains Read More »