Ohio’s Watershed Distillery Acquired By Marussia Beverages USA
Watershed Distillery and Marussia Beverages USA, a producer and importer of premium craft spirits and wines, announced today that Marussia Beverages USA has acquired Watershed Distillery, making the Columbus-based maker of award winning bourbons, gins, vodka,...
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Appoints Martignetti Companies in Massachusetts
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Pacific Northwest’s largest wine company and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S., announced the appointment of Martignetti Companies as its distributor in Massachusetts.
This news marks an...
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Announces Retirement of John Klein
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Southern Glazer's), the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, announced the retirement of John Klein, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Pacific Northwest, effective at the end of 2023.
“John is leaving...
Barrel Craft Spirits Expands Distribution with SGWS
Barrel Craft Spirits (BCS) announced that it's expanding distribution with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (SGWS) within the following key control states: Alabama, Iowa, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah,...
Inaugural 40 Under 40 Winners Announced
After reviewing many more entries than we expected to receive in the program's first year, the Beverage Information Group chose 40 young leaders for our 40 Under 40 program who truly show a passion...
NY Wine in Grocery Stores Bill Raises Concerns for Small Liquor Store Owners
In May 2023, New York state senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) and assembly member Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) introduced bills S.6786 and A.6989, which would permit wine sales in grocery stores. This has caused a stir...
Southern Glazer’s Promotes Lewis Kenrick to President, West Region
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits just announced that it has promoted Lewis Kenrick to the role of President, West Region, effective March 1, 2024.
In his most recent role, Kenrick served as Executive Vice President, General...
Announcing the EPG Beverage Incubator
EPG Brand Acceleration is seeking beverage entrepreneurs and up and coming beer, wine and spirit products within the alcohol industry for its inaugural Beverage Incubator program.
We're looking for great products just a step...