Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) announced Michael Mondavi, Napa Valley visionary and entrepreneur, as the recipient of the 2025 Ray Herrmann H.E.R.O. Award.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits today announced the retirement of Tim Anderson, senior vice president, general manager, Kansas & Iowa, effective January 31, 2025.
New England craft brewer Narragansett Beer is bringing a taste of Rhode Island to The Golden State. Now available in 27 states, Narragansett, the beloved heritage brew affectionally referred to as ‘Gansett, will now offer its award–winning Lager at on– and off–premise locations across Northern California.
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America recently announced plans to incorporate two fuel cell electric trucks, powered with hydrogen, to their U.S. fleet. The Class 8 trucks, manufactured by Nikola Corporation, will be deployed and fueled with a HYLA modular refueler at the Diageo campus in Plainfield, IL.
Despite wine's sales slump during the past few years, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has managed to grow several of its wine brands, earning the title of Beverage Information Group's 2024 Wine Supplier of the Year. The Crossings, Josh Cellars Reserve and Josh Cellars Prosecco, and Yellow Tail Pure Bright all received 2024 Growth Brands awards.
Georgia-based brewery Scofflaw Brewing has decided to join the nascent hemp market through the launch of its latest line of THC-infused beverages. Available in two flavors — Lemonade and Sweet Tea — each can contains 5mg of THC and zero calories.
Kava and kratom beverage maker Mitra9 just announced that its kava and kratom seltzers will now be available at Murphy USA gas stations across Florida starting August 1. This expansion will include four flavors: Raspberry Lime, Tangerine, Tropical and Dragonfruit.
Wine & Spirit Wholesalers of America (WSWA) last week issued the below statement on calls to dismantle the three-tier system of beverage alcohol regulation:
“WSWA steadfastly defends the robust federal and state regulatory environment that created the safest, most competitive, and most successful alcohol marketplace in the world. Federal alcohol...
Costa Tequila has entered a new market and expanded its distribution into New Jersey with Ritchie & Page Distributing and Northern Eagle Beverage Co. partnership. Costa will be launching in Northern New Jersey and on the Jersey Shore this summer with the aim to bring its tequilas to spirits enthusiasts across the state by...
Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon's popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila's recent rise has had a similar effect on the cost of agave spirits. Meanwhile, a well-aged rum is unlikely to cause sticker shock.
Which is good...