Food and Beverage
Christian Navarro Returns to Los Angeles with New Concept: christian’s Wine Bar & Restaurant Set to Open at Iconic HBO Building on Sunset Blvd.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Renowned wine and hospitality guru Christian Navarro, celebrated for transforming Wally’s from a beloved neighborhood shop (founded in 1968) into one of North America’s premier wine, spirits, and dining destinations. Navarro joined Wally’s in 1991, partnering with founder Steve Wallace to evolve it into a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner. In 2013, he pioneered the innovative hybrid format by blending fine retail, cheese shop, and elegant restaurant dining. Now he is thrilled to return to his hometown of Los Angeles with his latest standalone venture: “christian’s” Wine Bar & Restaurant….
Domaine Carneros Remembers Founding Winemaker and CEO Eileen Crane
NAPA, Calif. — Domaine Carneros shares with great sadness the passing of Eileen Crane, our founding winemaker, longtime CEO, and the woman who made Domaine Carneros what it is today. Anyone who spent time with Eileen quickly understood that her gifts went well beyond the cellar. She had sharp wit and quiet conviction. She was elegant and tough in the same breath, a born optimist with endless creativity and a natural instinct for mentorship….
Food and Beverage Remains Steady in 2026, While May Projects Rise 19.2% Year-Over-Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads today released the May 2026 results from its monthly report tracking planned capital investment activity in the Food and Beverage industry. The report monitors new construction, facility expansion, and major equipment upgrade projects throughout North America….
Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families Launch Memorial Day 2026 Initiative Featuring Shannon Sharpe Visiting U.S. Troops
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Le Portier Cognac and America’s Gold Star Families today announced a Memorial Day initiative dedicated to honoring military service, sacrifice, and the lasting legacy of America’s military families. Le Portier Cognac is a premium cognac brand co-founded by Shannon Sharpe….
From Ferrara to Anheuser-Busch: 56 Food & Beverage Industrial Projects Advance in April 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2026 results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities….
Karen MacNeil to Keynote 2026 UC Davis / Harvard ‘Vine to Mind’ Symposium, Joined by Christine Wente and Michael Mondavi
ST. HELENA, Calif. — Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of “The Wine Bible,” and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Vine to Mind Symposium, a joint initiative of the University of California, Davis and Harvard University, taking place May 19-20 on the UC Davis campus….
Simpson Elevates Senior Living Dining Experience with Joyous Program
WEST GROVE, Pa. — Simpson, a family of communities in Pennsylvania, is introducing a new spring and summer Joyous dining program to residents of Jenner’s Pond. Recognizing the joy many residents take in dining, whether socializing with neighbors or trying a new dish, the Joyous program from Sodexo brings together warm service, thoughtful experiences, and a daily variety of sustainable, vibrant meals. Jenner’s Pond was instrumental in…
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Releases 2026 Impact Report, Marking Six Years of Progress in Diversifying the Wine Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the wine industry through scholarships for underserved professionals, today released its 2026 Impact Report. The report details the Foundation’s cumulative work since its 2020 founding and introduces newly compiled data on the demographic communities GWEF serves….
COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc. Launches Second Annual ‘Share & Pair Sundays’ Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc., the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October™ and Share & Pair Sundays™ wine advocacy campaigns, today announced the launch of the second annual Share & Pair Sundays campaign, running May 3 through June 28, 2026. Across nine consecutive Sundays, anchored by Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and the unofficial start of summer….
Domaine Carneros Sets Sail on Its Next Culinary Voyage with the Newest ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Menu
NAPA, Calif. — WHAT: The Art of Sparkling Wine Pairing: Bubbles & Bites — Since its debut in 2018, the beloved Bubbles & Bites tasting series has transported Domaine Carneros’ guests around the world one menu at a time. From Mexico to Morocco, Spain and the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and most recently Peru, this celebration of diverse cultural culinary traditions now highlights the vibrant islands of the Caribbean: introducing Bubbles & Bites: Colors of the Caribbean, debuting May 1, 2026….