DoorDash Partners With Spec’s
After DoorDash announced its expansion into alcohol in September, the digital delivery company has linked up with 175 Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods locations via DoorDash Marketplace.
These locations are across Texas, including Houston,...
Lux Row Distillers Announces $4M Expansion
As the American whiskey industry continues to expand rapidly, Lux Row Distillers will undergo a $4-million expansion beginning this November.
The Bardstown, KY company is the home of the Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Daviess County, David Nicholson...
Southern Glazer’s Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits and Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management have announced a groundbreaking Alliance focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Florida International University’s Chaplin School...
Johnnie Walker Names New Master Blender
Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, has named Dr. Emma Walker as the new master blender, following news that legendary Master Blender Dr. Jim Beveridge will retire at the end of the year.
Beveridge has been...
Cannabis Sommelier Certification Creating New Class of Cannabis Professional
Ganjier, a multi-faceted, expert-led cannabis training akin to the wine sommelier, has officially opened up registration for the 2022 class in order to train a new class of cannabis professional — the “Master of...
NBWA Distributors Against Human Trafficking Initiative Receives Award
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced that its Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative was awarded the Power of A (association) Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
The Power of A...
Long Drink Expands Distribution Across the Midwest
Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the Finnish alcohol category of long drinks — best described as citrus soda with liquor — announced today that it has expanded its distribution agreement...
Uber Finalizes Acquisition of Drizly
In a move representing the future of alcohol delivery and ecommerce, Uber has completed its purchase of Drizly.
This deal was originally announced back in February.
The price paid was about $1.1 billion, consisting of approximately 18.7 million...
CO Study Notes Cannabis Industry’s Climate Impact
Growing cannabis indoors has a significant carbon footprint. Colorado State University researchers investigated energy use from indoor cannabis cultivation and reported their findings.
“When you look at the total emissions from indoor cannabis cultivation in...
RNDC, FSU Launch Beverage Certificate Program
The Florida State University Dedman College of Hospitality has launched a new beverage certificate program in partnership with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC).RDNC pledged $500,000 to establish the RNDC Certificate in Beverage Management program.,...
