Southern Glazer’s Merger Fully Integrated
Since the January signing of the merger agreement that brought the two powerhouses together, Southern Glazer’s has successfully transitioned into a single company. As the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company, the merger will benefit both their...
More on TTB: Spirits Labeling, Compliance, and Tax Revisions to Come
After 6 years of planning, the TTB has finally opened a commenting period that will soon evolve into a revision process for spirit regulations in the US. Debates have already begun, as the public is able to respond to topics posted on the TTB’s website in an open...
TTB Proposes New Wine Regulations in Texas
The TTB has proposed new wine labeling regulations that are aimed to protect Texas wineries. The proposal acts a response to the large number of FSITO wines that have been taking business to out-of-state suppliers. The underlying changes of the deal are the...
Mexico City Tradeshow in August
Even though the bulk of trade show season is over, the second annual Barra Mexico will take place August 23, 2016 in Mexico City. It is a great event for the Latin American spirits industry and an opportunity for those seeking to enter that market. Barra Mexico also...
Breakthru Beverage Acquires Glazer’s 50% of Alliance Beverage
Breakthru Beverage Group has acquired Glazer’s 50% interest in Alliance Beverage Distributing Company. Breakthru will also fully own the operation in Arizona and the deal will turn the company into Breakthru Beverage Arizona in the state by the 1st of July. As part...
2016 Tales of the Cocktail Will Emphasize American Rums
The New American Rum Revolution seminar will be an important component of next month’s Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans. According to the editors of Robs Rum Guide, the individuals that will be hosting the seminar, the rum program is a reaction to the...
Washington State Regrets Vote to End Monopoly
Despite voting to end the government‘s monopoly on liquor in 2011, residents of the state of Washington have expressed their regret in their decision. Since becoming an open state in 2012, over 1,200 new private retailers have received their liquor license, something...
Winemakers Exploring New Ways to Protect Grapes
The risks of using synthetic pesticides at vineyards have prompted certain groups to start experimenting with new methods of keeping grapes healthy. Consumers’ desire to buy more organic based wines has proven that natural techniques, such as the use of ultraviolet...
How Brexit Affects the Whisky Industry
The UK’s vote to leave the EU has left many industries like whisky unhappy about the referendum. The benefits of EU membership revolve around the free trade agreements already set in place for Scotch whisky. Such deals with Asian countries like Vietnam and South...