Following Brexit, UK Government Publishes Export Plans
Germany, Australia, France, China, Latin America, and North America are among the larger target export markets for beverage alcohol that were mentioned in the UK’s post-Brexit export plans. The plan includes a new Food Unit that will work with the Department of...
Following Brexit, UK Government Publishes Export Plans
Germany, Australia, France, China, Latin America, and North America are among the larger target export markets for beverage alcohol that were mentioned in the UK’s post-Brexit export plans. The plan includes a new Food Unit that will work with the Department of...
Total Wine’s Case against State Pricing Regulations Continues in Connecticut
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC), the trade association for the state’s distributors, will be an intervenor defendant against Total Wine in their case against the state’s current pricing regulations. The current law essentially sets minimum...
Total Wine’s Case against State Pricing Regulations Continues in Connecticut
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut (WSWC), the trade association for the state’s distributors, will be an intervenor defendant against Total Wine in their case against the state’s current pricing regulations. The current law essentially sets minimum...
Kirin Acquires Stake in Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn Brewery, which is the nation’s 12th largest craft beer supplier by sales volume, recently sold a minority stake to Kirin Holdings Company, a Japanese beer producer. For an undisclosed amount, Kirin will own an approximate 25% stake, though management will...
Pennsylvania Restructures Liquor Pricing Policy
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has restructured their liquor pricing policy, detailed in a provision in Act 39, to give the liquor board greater control over supplier negotiations. This would likely result in lowered supplier prices, though opponents believe...
Majority of Craft Distillers Receptive to Relationship with Larger Suppliers
In a recent analysis of craft distillers conducted by the Wine & Spirits Daily, 97% of distillers who were surveyed are projecting growth for 2016. Most companies expect between 10%-40% for the year but a large bulk of the thirty craft distillers who responded to...
Support Strengthens for Liquor Privatization in Utah
A recent poll reflects results that nearly half of Utah favors the privatization of alcohol. The exact percentages show that 49% favor privatizing liquor sales, 37% oppose, and 13% were unsure. The large support comes in light of recent campaigning by State Senator...
On-Premise Data Shows Growth in Spirits, Wine, & Beer
The Nielsen CGA On-Premise Measurement Report was recently released with data reflecting positive growth across several alcohol categories. Scott Elliot, SVP of Nielsen CGA, stated, “The latest numbers confirm the long term trends at play in the On Premise –...