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The following stories were featured in the “LIQUOR INDUSTRY NEWS 02-13-26” Flipboard magazine curated by Mark Lenzi:
- Champagne’s Herbicide Challenges: An article by Caroline Henry on Substack discusses how unpunished deviations from herbicide regulations are damaging the image of the Champagne region.
- Organics vs. Sustainability: Data from the Wine Market Council suggests a growing consumer preference for organically grown wines over those labeled simply as “sustainable,” signaling a shift in the wellness-wine market.
- 90 Years of AOC: A celebration of the French Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) system, which officially turned 90 years old, marking nearly a century of regulated wine quality and origin.
- The Reality of Vegan Wine: Simon J. Woolf explores the complexities and lack of a universal definition for “vegan wine,” noting that the movement mirrors the natural wine trend in its range of moderate to radical adherents.
- Tequila Lawsuit Challenge: Heaven Hill Brands has filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that claims its Lunazul Tequila is falsely marketed as “100% agave.”
- Non-Alcoholic Wine Quality: Producers like French Bloom are navigating a booming market for zero-alcohol wines while facing industry snobbery and continuing a search for higher quality standards.
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