Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Paving Way for Home Delivery of Distilled Spirits
The Ohio legislature has passed HB 674, a measure allowing the Ohio Division of Liquor Control (ODLC) to promulgate rules to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers.
The bill now goes to...
Young’s Market Company to Begin Doing Business as RNDC
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), together with Young’s Market Company (Young’s), has announced that Young’s will begin doing business as RNDC, beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
“We are excited about this next step in our joint...
RNDC Board Member Dreeben Retires, Replacement Named
Republic National Distributing Company has announced that Partner Alan Dreeben has officially stepped down from his role as board member.
Dreeben's son-in-law, Marc Sachs, will take his place on the board beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
“I...
Excise Tax Reduction for Distillers Made Permanent
As a difficult 2020 concludes, distilleries across America have reason for holiday cheer.
The federal government has made permanent the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act, as part of the end-of-year legislation.
First passed in...
Cannabis Regulators Association Adds Five State Members
The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) has announced that regulators from five additional states have joined the organization.
CANNRA seeks to provide government jurisdictions with data to help make informed decisions when considering whether or...
SGWS Exec. Joins WSWA Access Advisory Council
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits announced today that Ray Lombard, Executive Vice President, Supplier Management and Business Development, has joined the WSWA Access Advisory Council.
WSWA Access, launched by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of...
Breakthru Beverage Announces Plans for ‘State-of-the-Art’ Facility
Breakthru Beverage Group has reached an agreement with MRP Industrial for the development of a new 282,000-square-foot facility in Middletown, DE.
The facility, which will consolidate the company’s existing Delaware operations, allows for increased...
Southern Glazer’s Appoints New Sr. VP of Wine for Nevada
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Kim Beto to the role of Senior Vice President of Wine for Nevada, effective January 4, 2021.
Beto, who will report directly to Executive Vice President and...
Moët Hennessy Acquires Minority Stake in WhistlePig Rye Whiskey
The French company Moët Hennessy has purchased a minority stake in the U.S. rye whiskey producer WhistlePig.
The partnership and minority investment will not impact WhistlePig’s distribution partnerships in North America, the company says, and...
Hennessy Hires New SVP
Jasmin Allen has been named Senior Vice President of Hennessy.
In this role, Allen will lead the Hennessy business for Moët Hennessy USA. She will serve as the highest ranking Black executive at Moet Hennessy USA and one of the few female...
