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A new Italian laboratory is creating global standards for chocolate tasting, similar to wine sommeliers. This could help some of the world's poorest farmers earn fairer prices for higher quality cacao.
A 5,500-year-old Cypriot winegrape is saving Australian farmers thousands of gallons while surviving 49°C heatwaves. The drought-resistant variety connects growers to their heritage while offering hope to a struggling industry.
Five elementary schools in Kettering, Ohio earned a coveted state honor for transforming how they teach kids to read. Governor Mike DeWine visited classrooms to see the proven methods in action.
New Zealand businesses may see up to $1 billion returned after a US Supreme Court ruling overturned tariffs on exports ranging from lamb to medical devices. The refund process started in April, offering relief to farmers, winemakers, and manufacturers hit by trade duties.
Argentina is transforming its 2022 World Cup victory into a coordinated push to become a top luxury travel destination. The country just hosted London travel leaders to showcase its wine, food, and diverse landscapes from Patagonia to the Andes.
New Zealand just signed a historic trade deal with India that could double exports in 10 years and create thousands of jobs. The agreement opens access to 1.4 billion potential customers, slashing tariffs on everything from honey to wine.
A small New Zealand town just revolutionized wine tasting by taking it to the water. Cromwell's new winery cruise service lets visitors sip and sail through Central Otago's stunning vineyards.
Nashik has transformed from grape farms into India's answer to Napa Valley, drawing 350,000 annual visitors to experience vineyard tours, tastings, and festivals. The region now produces 80% of the country's wine while pioneering a new kind of agricultural tourism.
A federal appeals court just struck down a Civil War-era law that made home distilling illegal, ruling it exceeded Congress's power to tax. Hobbyists can now legally craft spirits at home, just like beer and wine enthusiasts have done for decades.
When workers at De Bortoli Wines couldn't find homes in Australia's food bowl region, the company turned two farmhouses into free temporary housing. Now other businesses in western Riverina are watching closely as housing shortages threaten the region's growth.
A Jalisco family transformed their century-old corn farm into a thriving organic vineyard, proving Mexico's wine country extends far beyond traditional regions. Their natural winemaking approach is changing what wine lovers expect from Mexican bottles.
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Scientists discovered a grape seed in a medieval French hospital that's genetically identical to the pinot noir grapes we enjoy today. The finding reveals winemakers have been growing perfect photocopies of the same beloved grape for six centuries.
Scientists discovered a grape seed in a 15th-century French toilet that's genetically identical to grapes used in modern pinot noir wine. The finding proves winemakers have preserved the same grape varieties for six centuries.
A couple who met at Arizona State University in 1986 turned their college romance into a thriving California winery that now ships quality, affordable wine to all 50 states and 15 countries. Their secret? Lessons learned in the Arizona desert and a dream to make great wine accessible to everyone.
Ancient vineyards are growing again among the ruins of Pompeii, bringing history back to life while funding site preservation. The first bottles from grapes grown inside the archaeological park will go on sale soon.
Wine lovers in Loudoun County are grabbing scrapers and heading to vineyards to save the region's top industry. Last year, volunteers removed 1 million invasive lanternfly egg sacs in just three hours at a single location.
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A groundskeeper investigating a small sinkhole on a Manchester golf course discovered a forgotten brick cellar filled with century-old wine bottles. The hidden space hasn't been touched since before World War I.
Harper Stribe, a 14-year-old cancer survivor from Ankeny, designed custom sneakers for the Iowa women's basketball team ahead of March Madness. The teen's nine-year journey with cancer has been intertwined with her love for the Hawkeyes since she first met them at age five.
A California winemaker has created the first wine label that celebrates the people who pick the grapes instead of just the grapes themselves. Guardian Vital wines require ethical labor practices and chemical-free farming to protect workers facing dangerous heat and unsafe conditions.
Scientists have created a contraceptive vaccine that reduces fertility in wild horses, deer, and feral swine by up to 67%, offering a humane solution to wildlife overpopulation. Unlike existing options, this breakthrough works without harsh side effects or behavioral changes.
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