ISSAQUAH, WA – September 26th – 2022 – After the strong 2021-2022 Peru grape season, we discuss early predictions and expectations as this year’s harvest approaches. Global Grape Market “We are looking at a similarly strong start to last year,” shares Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct LLC. The high temperatures in California and forecasted rain is a challenging recipe for the remaining grape crop in this region. Looking across the globe to Chile, they are also seeing weather … [Read more...] about Vanguard International Shares 2022-2023 Peru Grape Season Preview
Supply Chain
Ingredient Issues Force Product Changes, Survey Finds
A recent survey shows that consumer goods manufacturers are embracing different strategies to combat ingredient issues, with some phasing out their products. The survey, which involves over 300 consumer packed goods (CPG) executives by TraceGains, an ingredient information service, showed that supply chain issues are critical. Some ingredients have become too expensive or entirely unavailable, leading some CPG businesses to respond by: Modifying formulations. About 37 percent … [Read more...] about Ingredient Issues Force Product Changes, Survey Finds