After eight years at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Hall of Flowers is shifting its NorCal trade show to Sacramento for Nov. 4–5, 2026. Organizers say better access for buyers and brands motivated the move.

Westerville-based Marzetti closed a $400M deal to buy Bachan’s, adding the Sebastopol-born Japanese barbecue sauce to its portfolio. The purchase brings a fast-growing, clean-label brand with about $87M in trailing sales.

Supervisors approved extra well‑monitoring conditions tied to a confidential settlement over Arrow&Branch’s expansion while demanding the county review the full agreement first.

Forge Pizza Napa has closed its South Napa Century Center location after roughly ten years, leaving a popular wood‑fired pizzeria dark as the center shifts toward temporary recreation uses.

Constellation Brands warned U.S. high‑end wine demand is soft as Bill Newlands exits and Robert Mondavi prepares to reopen, raising pressure on Napa tasting rooms.

The Barlow in Sebastopol is adding new shops and eateries this spring — from an enlarged Rust Boutique to a Wild Poppy location with on-site tofu production. Permits and events are lining up to bring more visitors this summer.

Chanel-backed St. Supéry has purchased Rudd Estate’s Oakville vineyards and Crossroads label; Samantha Rudd says Press Restaurant will continue operating. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Charlie Palmer Steak at the Archer Hotel will close April 12, ending the chef's only Napa outpost. The hotel plans to rework the space into a downtown 'living room' lounge while Palmer eyes a new wine-country location.

Kenwood Vineyards' tasting room is closed after the 33‑acre Sonoma property was bought by an LLC tied to Korbel owner Gary Heck. A WARN filing says 14 employees could be laid off.

Santa Rosa maker Orbis Electric says its HaloDrive Cooling Engine can cut data‑center energy use and scale local manufacturing as AI demand grows. The company is lining up pilots and space in Sonoma County.

Tens of thousands of acres of California vineyards have been ripped out and industry experts warn another wave of pullouts is coming as demand slumps and imports rise. Analysts say the correction could last into 2026.

Paris Baguette announced two new North Bay cafés in Novato and Vallejo, with work already underway at the Novato site as the chain expands in the U.S. market.

Jackson Family Wines closed its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma and cut 13 jobs, the latest in a string of major industry consolidations. The moves reflect weaker demand and distribution shifts.