I was midway through researching this column when The New Yorker published its thoughtful essay, "Don't Forget Your Wine Mom This Midterm Season." The

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With the entry into force of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) on August 12, 2026, all wine-growing businesses face new compliance obligations. Reading time: 2m 30s