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<title>Perfect Storm Revisited: Part IV</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The authors put forward new predictions for the next 24 months regarding five interlocking dynamics that are game-changing to the wine industry: 1) globalization of supply and demand, 2) producer consolidation, 3) distributor consolidation, 4) retailer consolidation, and 5) U.S. market liberalization. This 10 page report shows how these dynamics will continue to have a profound effect on all tiers of the U.S. wine industry and how key industry participants at every tier will need to develop new winning strategies.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Winning Consumer Share of Mind</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Food and beverage producers have new opportunities to win consumer share of mind thanks to the New American Food Movement. From pantry to plate, many everyday consumers are acting increasingly like professional cooks, with more sophisticated ingredients, products, and tools at their disposal.  The author shares 10 new trends to leverage through integrated product and brand strategies to build customer loyalty.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Napa wine group acquires historic Seghesio winery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Seghesio Family Vineyards, one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Sonoma County, was acquired Wednesday by a Napa-based collection of wineries owned by a New York investment company.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>The People Side to Succession</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Transferring a family business from one generation to the next is more than legal paperwork, accounting issues and a question of management. It is family and it can get messy.  Read about important steps to build a succession successfully and avoid typical pitfalls.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>April Food and Beverage Sector Insights</title>
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<description><![CDATA[New consumer trends are spawning opportunities for food and beverage producers to win the share of mind of avid consumers and foodies.  Learn how to build Go to Market strategies and plans that target these passionate consumers.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Trend Watch 2011 - American Cultural Renaissance propels new food and beverage trends.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[From $6 cupcakes and gourmet food trucks, to a wave of celebrity chefs, America is embracing food as a social product more than ever before in its 235 year history. 
Trend Watch 2011 is Scion's new market opportunity analysis for food and beverage producers.  Learn about significant consumer trends to drive your Go to Market Strategy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>February Food and Beverage Sector Insights:</title>
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<description><![CDATA[This article provides insights into three things food and beverage producers should be integrating into their Go to Market plans in 2011.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>January Food and Beverage Sector Insights:</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 2011 food and beverage companies will continue to see growth.  Here are two things to think about in order to grow sustainably:  Margins at retail and positioning your business as if you are going to sell.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Seizing Opportunity in a Tough Environment </title>
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<description><![CDATA[The current economic situation has created challenges for many, but we are also seeing wine businesses that have grown.  These businesses are forging ahead in two specific areas: managing brands with more discipline and looking to innovate in their sales channels.  
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Reframe! </title>
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<description><![CDATA[What is the new normal? To plan for this reframe your assumptions and run a new long range plan (LRP). The timing is right to reassess your future in the wine business, your long term goals, and then run some scenarios around those goals to see if they match up with your needs. This blog descscribes what I mean by this.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Marketing reflects changing demand of Napa Valley wine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Napa register Nvoember 2009 articles do a good job of framing the current reality of Napa Valley Wine Industry, as well as addressing options and opportunities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Perfect Storm Revisited:  Part III</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Co-authors Erica Valentine, Deborah Steinthal and John Hinman reflect on the wine industry landscape:  revisiting past trends and prognosticating future trends and opportunities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Perfect Storm Revisited:  Part III</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Co-authors Erica Valentine, Deborah Steinthal and John Hinman reflect on the wine industry landscape:  revisiting past trends and prognosticating future trends and opportunities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Perfect Storm Revisited:  Part III</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Co-authors Erica Valentine, Deborah Steinthal and John Hinman reflect on the wine industry landscape:  revisiting past trends and prognosticating future trends and opportunities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>CEO Do's &amp; Don'ts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Best practices Scion Advisors and CEOs advise to follow during this recession]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Skillfully manage your business through this economy.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tips on how to manage your business during this recession from a financial standpoint]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:07:04 +0800</pubDate>
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