Bill Would Let Wineries Ship Legally to Massachusetts
Legislation creating permit system needs governor's signature Massachusetts consumers are one step closer to getting wine delivered straight to their doorsteps. The state Legislature has created a new permit system that will allow out-of-state wineries...
Diageo Takes Full Control of USL
India's largest alcoholic beverage manufacturer United Spirits (USL), formerly owned by Vijay Mallya's UB Group, is now safely back in the hands of the British. Drinks giant Diageo, with its headquarters in London, has increased its stake in USL to 54.8% from 28.8%...
Emperador Brandy Now World’s Second Largest Spirit
Philippines-based Emperador brandy became the second largest spirits brand in 2013, knocking Thai spirit Ruang Kao back to third place. According to the IWSR's (International Wine and Spirits Research) Real 100, Emperador, owned by Alliance Global Group, is now...
Two Years After Liquor Privatization, Booze in Washington State Costs More
Two years ago, Washington residents voted to end the state's monopoly on liquor sales. In one of the most expensive campaigns ever waged, retailers pumped tens of millions of dollars into convincing voters that private sales would benefit them more than leaving sales...
Washington: State Liquor Industry at Odds Over Fees
Retailers contend distributors are getting an unfair advantage in selling to restaurants and bars; distributors point to $150 million in fees they agree to pay the state in the first-year of privatization. The private-run market for spirits created by I-1183 is...
Canada: Liquor Privatization Pros and Cons
The topic of the privatization of the Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corp. has been discussed briefly in recent media. It is a topic that comes up for debate every so often, but hasn't seemed to spark a great deal of interest in the public. Setting aside the...
For Small and Large Brewers, the U.S. Market Is Open
The U.S. beer market is open, freely competitive, and driven by consumer choice. Brewers who capture the hearts of consumers are the most likely to succeed. Those who miss shifts in consumer identities, norms, attitudes, and tastes will suffer. The success of...
Will Indiana Ever Expand Sunday Alcohol and Cold Beer Sales?
Want to buy a cold beer in Indiana? Better not head to a pharmacy, grocery or convenience store. How about a carry-out bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer on a Sunday? Stay away from grocery stores, liquor stores, convenience stores, bars and restaurants. After a...
American Wine Drinkers are Saving the World
In 2004, Jonathan Nossiter released Mondovino, the most provocative and controversial wine documentary ever made. True, it's a category without much competition but, even so, let's give Nossiter his due: he knew how to kick up a storm. Mondovino suggested that...