China Alcohol Imports Grew in 2016
China’s imported alcoholic beverage imports continued to grow in 2016 with the biggest growth coming in the Spirits category in November, according to figures released by China Association for Imports and Export of Wine & Spirits. The growth in imported spirits in...
American Whiskey continues steady growth
American Whiskey sales continue to grow worldwide and at home in the U.S. at a steady three to five percent, according to industry sales data. The analysis firm, Technavio, projects long-term growth at six percent globally between now and 2020. There have been over a...
The Craft Spirits Data Project
The ACSA, Park Street and International Wine & Spirits Research launched the Craft Data Project in 2015. The results are now in and here are some of the key takeaways: As of August, 2016 there were 1,315 active “project-defined” craft producers in the U.S. Those...
Utah liquor sales soar to new heights
Utah had its highest sales day ever on the Friday before Christmas, reaching $3.7 million in sales across the state. “A record by $400,000” said Cade Meier, deputy director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC). The record sales day broke the...
Park Street Imports Receives “Great Workplace” Certification
Park Street Imports, LLC “Park Street” a provider of cutting edge software and back-office solutions for alcoholic beverage brands, today announced that it has been named a “Great Workplace” by the independent consulting firm – Great Places to Work®. The process is...
Minnesota House speaker says it’s “past time” for Sunday liquor sales
The Minnesota Legislature is considering legalizing Sunday liquor sales in 2017. Lawmakers have repeatedly shot down attempts to allow liquor stores to sell on Sundays. But that may be changing soon as legislative leaders say they’re reconsidering the measure for...
Alaska prepares to update 3 decades old alcohol laws in 2017
Since 2012, members of the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and key stakeholders from across Alaska have been working to redraft Title 4, the chapter of the state statute that regulates “the manufacture, barter, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages in...
Japanese Whisky gaining respect around the world
Japanese whisky has been popular in Asia for years and is now gaining credibility around the world. The whisky is similar to Scotch – local distillers even use imported Scottish barely to produce it. There are differences however, “Some Japanese distilleries are the...
Virginia Governor earmarks money for new ABC warehouse in budget
Governor Terry McAuliffe has proposed funds in his next capital budget to replace Virginia’s aging sole warehouse and distribution center for the state liquor business. The current warehouse is located in Richmond, VA. The $104.8 million dollar proposal is part...