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Chile creates lower-alcohol wine category amid consumption shift
SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Chile, the world's fourth-largest wine exporter, is preparing to introduce a new category of lower-alcohol wine as the industry faces a sustained decline in consumption and changing drinking habits among younger…
Pardes Hanna's new hub: Food, wine, and local produce
Anyone driving to Pardes Hanna before summer ends will soon have a new spot to visit. On August 27, 'The Stables Market' will launch at the Artists' Stables complex - a new farmers' market featuring around 25 stalls of farmers, artisanal producers…
Beloved Wine Country cheesemaker shuts down after nearly 100 years
A nearly century-old Wine Country cheesemaker is closing its award-winning factory citing ongoing challenges since the Covid pandemic. Vella Cheese in Sonoma County announced Monday that after 94 years it has made the “incredibly difficult…
Even with tariffs, it's still cheaper for Americans to buy B.C. wine
With news that Canadian wine producers are being hit with 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, the immediate reaction of B.C.'s Lightning Rock Winery was to note that the tariffs are still not as high as the markup they face when selling within Canada. As…
Wine bar greenlit despite fears of 'intoxicated' people on the streets
A proposed wine bar in Mirfield has had its licence approved despite fears that neighbours would no longer be able to enjoy 'peace and quiet' in their own homes. Earlier this year, The Vinery Limited submitted an application to Kirklees Council to…
Napa wineries serve up new experiences to offset sobering downturn
Tourism to Napa Valley historically brings in more than $2 billion each year, but fewer visitors and higher costs have winemakers across the region worried about an increasingly difficult financial landscape. “It's not just the big guys that…
Is the food at the farmers market safer?
Why the journey of your food from farm to fork matters. What we eat and where it comes from is a critical part of human health. According to a 2025 survey, 59 percent of Americans think it's important to know where their food comes from…
Prince Harry's cousin tells of her excitement at his arrival back in Britain
Princess Diana's niece is keen to build on a family bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now they're back in the UK. The Duke's cousin Lady Eliza Spencer, daughter of Diana's brother Charles Spencer, spoke at the official launch of her…
Saskatchewan to Put 50% Tax on US Booze in Tariff Retaliation
The western Canadian province of Saskatchewan will put a 50% tax on US alcoholic beverages in retaliation for new American tariffs on Canadian beer, wine and liquor. Saskatchewan and Alberta are the only two Canadian provinces where US wine and…
The Carnitas Ramirez team is previewing their latest seafood restaurant this weekend-and you are invited
Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar have built quite the empire in NYC, starting with suadero and longaniza tacos at Taqueria Ramirez, all things pork at Carnitas Ramirez, and a fútbol-focused cantina (that opened right at the edge of the…
America's Best Single Malt Whiskeys, According To BevTest
A glass of American single malt whiskey with barley grains and sheafs in the background. The 2026 Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) judging awarded 95 points to Stranahan's Sherry Cask American Single Malt and 94 points each to Stranahan's Blue…
Customers sample butter by the spoonful at Paris' new Le Butter Shop
Paris now has its first-ever boutique dedicated exclusively to butter, launched last month within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower. Le Butter Shop stocks 30 varieties from independent family producers in Brittany, northern France, and the Loire…
Seiko Turns to the Community to Design Its Latest Prospex 1965 Diver
Seiko created a fan-selected Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch limited edition. Features a 40mm steel case, 300M water resistance, and 'Daytime Blue' wave dial. Powered by Caliber 6R55 with a 72-hour power reserve; releasing October 2026. Seiko…
Storytime with Mr. Mark at Maynard Farmers' Market - August 29th
Its Library week at the Market! Festivities begin at 9:15 AM with Mr. Mark, back to charm kids with a lively story time—there's even talk of a surprise parade making its way through. Plus, the Friends of the Library's community table will be…
Penfolds releases its 2026 Penfolds Collection in China
On August 11, 2026, the Australian luxury wine brand Penfolds officially launched its 2026 Penfolds Collection in China, two days before its parent company—Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), released its annual results. According to the…
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