The project, "Viticulture Innovation and Next-generation Oenology (VINO) Solutions: Strengthening Ontario's Grape and Wine Sector for Climate Resilience, Innovation Excellence and Global Economic Leadership," will develop new growing and fermenting approaches to help the industry combat threats such as pests, plant viruses and climate change.
Niagara's Icewine Festival, one of Canada's largest and most anticipated winter wine celebrations, is returning January 10 to 26. With a diverse array of experiences for both wine lovers and trendsetters, this is a celebration not to be missed. This year, the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival has partnered with Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake to deliver three jam-packed weekends of unforgettable VQA Icewine experiences.
Labatt Breweries of Canada has acquired 10 new battery-powered trucks for its logistics operations in Quebec. The purchase is the largest single order of VNR Electric trucks for Volvo Trucks in Canada, representing nearly 25 per cent of their deliveries. Labatt's latest investment is in addition to the recent announcement of the purchase of it's first zero-emission mobile service repair truck for the province.
A flagship for Ontario, Riesling producers have mastered the classic off-dry style, frequently earning global acclaim. Winemakers have been pushing boundaries and adding to their portfolios by making Riesling with new dimensions. Whether it's timeless expressions or trendsetting innovations, Magdalena Kaiser offers a selection of can't-miss Ontario Rieslings.
InVintory, the cutting-edge wine management platform, has successfully raised $2.3M USD in seed round funding to fuel its expansion into the hospitality and storage industries. This funding round, led by passionate users, as well as angel and strategic investors, will enable InVintory to launch its industry-leading 3D technology to businesses, including restaurants, hotels, golf and country clubs, wine storage facilities, and wine clubs.
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited ("Corby" or the "Company") (TSX: CSW.A) (TSX: CSW.B), a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer and importer of spirits, wines and ready-to-drink cocktails ("RTDs"), today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ("Q1") period ended September 30, 2024. Corby delivered a solid Q1 with accretive contribution of the newly acquired RTD businesses (ABG and Nude) and ongoing market share gains in spirits, despite a volatile market environment.
Frenchy Bar et Brasserie, located inside Hilton Toronto, is excited to announce its exclusive collaboration with Empress 1908 Gin. To celebrate the highly anticipated Toronto leg of the globally renowned Eras Tour, Frenchy and Empress Gin have dreamt up a curated menu paying homage to iconic songs that have captured fans' hearts.
Costco locations in Ontario will join hundreds of other grocery and big-box stores that can start selling wine and beer as soon as this Thursday. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) confirmed to CTV News Toronto in an email that as of Oct. 29, at least 412 new grocery store licences had been issued -- on top of the 450 existing stores that were already selling alcohol under a previous agreement.
In this episode, we return to Tania's native British Columbia to discuss how, in the wake of significant crop losses due to extreme winter freeze in January 2024, many "land based" wineries here are importing grapes or juice from Washington State, Oregon, California or Ontario to produce wine this year.
July 8thBritish Columbia's Premier Destination Winery Appoints Anahita Pouget as Director of Sales and Marketing, Amy Richards as Director of Farming, and Kea Mueller as Wine Club Manager