Food and Beverage
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….
Food and Beverage Facilities Are Expanding and Modernizing, with Building Renovations Driving More Than Half of All March 2026 Capital Activity
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads tracked 66 food and beverage capital investment projects in March 2026 across more than 25 U.S. states and Canada. From a $125 million meat processing renovation by Carl Buddig & Company to mid-market upgrades in the $1-$10 million range, this month’s data reflects broad and sustained investment spanning breweries, bakeries, meat processors, seafood companies, and specialty food manufacturers….
Food and Beverage Capital Investment Remains Strong in March 2026 with 66 New Projects Spanning Processing, Expansion, and Modernization
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, tracking North American capital project activity across new facility construction, expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month’s research confirms 66 new planned projects across the Food and Beverage sector, led by 34 renovations and equipment upgrades, 20 new construction starts, and 18 expansions….
Domaine Carneros Named Sustainable Business of the Year
NAPA, Calif. — Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger family nearly four decades ago with the conviction that the finest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines begin with the healthiest land….