Afternoon Brief, January 30

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Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Highlights Shift Toward Planning and Stabilization
“This year’s symposium reflected a grounded and forward-looking mindset,” said Natalie Collins, president of California Association of Winegrape Growers and co-host of the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. “There was a clear willingness to confront difficult realities, but also a shared focus on problem-solving, collaboration and positioning the industry for what comes next.”
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