The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. For Immediate Release – January 2, 2013 Congress Sidelines Specialty Crop Funding in Tax Legislation Tax measure extends 2008 Farm Bill, but excludes key specialty crop programs WASHINGTON, DC – The passage of a fiscal package … Read more

By Cary Greene If you’re exporting wine, or thinking about it, you should be aware of an emerging trend relating to foreign registrations and inspections. The implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been hot topic recently, particularly with respect to the new registration requirements contained in that law. But FSMA also gave … Read more

America’s Wine Trails has partnered with two of the largest names in the wine industry, Wines & Vinesand WineAmerica to launch the most comprehensive winery app for today’s mobile consumer. America’s Wine Trails, LLC announces a new Free mobile app showcasing over 6,000 wineries and 270 wine trails in the United States. The app is … Read more

By Cary Greene Since FDA’s biennial registration requirement went live on October 22, we’ve been hearing from concerned members asking us whether registration is the first step toward an FDA takeover of wine regulation. The quick answer is no. In fact, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the new law that created the biennial registration … Read more

Edit: The registration is now active. Please register. By Cary M. Greene It’s time to try to register your winery with FDA. As WineAmerica announced last July when the Food Safety Modernization Act became law, wineries are required to register as “food facilities” with the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) “[d]uring the period beginning on … Read more