TTB Proposal: New Labeling Regulations for Wine Made from Out-of-State Grapes/Wine
The TTB will accept feedback until August 22 on their proposed rule change over labeling requirements for in-state wines made from out of state grapes and/or wine. In a nut shell, the new regulation will eliminate the current exemption, which “provides an in-state...
Fuedi San Gregorio Wines Partner with New Importer in the US
Fuedi San Gregorio wines will now be imported into the US by Terlato Wines. The goal of the new partnership is ultimately to expand the reach of the Italian wines in the US marketplace. Eight of the company’s wines will be brought into the country by Terlato. ...
Written Distribution Agreements Benefit Brands in Franchise States
There are several benefits a written agreement can provide in franchise markets, as brands’ needs may not always fit well with certain wine and spirit distributors. Firstly, the agreements must follow state franchise laws. If they do, then they can ultimately...
Written Distribution Agreements Benefit Brands in Franchise States
There are several benefits a written agreement can provide in franchise markets, as brands’ needs may not always fit well with certain wine and spirit distributors. Firstly, the agreements must follow state franchise laws. If they do, then they can ultimately...
EU Commission Reviews Alcohol Excise Structure
The EU Commission has had a consulting team review the structure of the alcohol duties system in the UK. The recent Brexit referendum has left many UK producers up in arms about trade with the rest of the EU. Alan Powell, a specialist excise duties consultant,...
Alcohol Import & Export Data through June 2016 Released
Alcohol’s import and export data through June 2016 was released this past week. In the United States, packaged imports of beer, wine, and spirits have all increased by volume and value over the last year. Imported beer and wine volumes are both up by 6.3%, while...
New Arizona Law Will Give Consumers More Out of State Wine
A new law will go into effect this week that will give Arizona residents more freedom to purchase out of state wine. In the past, buying wine from out of state vineyards was highly regulated for residents of the state. With the new law, “Arizonans will be able to...
The Rise of Small Wine Importers & Distributors
Small to mid-sized wine wholesalers have become an important force in the US wine market, as they provide restaurants with a diverse and unique portfolio. Because consolidation has occurred at the wholesale tier, the big distributors tend to push the well-known...
FTC to Enforce Disclosure of Paid Social Media Posters Promoting Brands
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is starting to strictly regulate social media posts that promote brands without indicating its sponsored content. Celebrities and social media stars that are being paid to post are not always disclosing the fact that they are being...