Beer, Wine and Spirits

Trade disputes can quickly reduce demand for key crops.
Lower hop stocks may support prices in the near term.
Long-term demand uncertainty is reshaping specialty crop strategies as producers adapt to fewer, older consumers.
Small, locally focused wineries are finding resilience through direct sales and regional loyalty rather than scale alone.
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