WSET Stepping Up Digital Learning In Light Of COVID-19
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced that it’s ramping up investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications. The global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications already offers its Levels 1-4...
Buffalo Trace Unveils Kosher Whiskey Series
Buffalo Trace Distillery has released what they believe to be the first authentic Kosher whiskey, under the guidance of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc-Kosher).
The new whiskey is available in three styles: Kosher Rye Recipe Bourbon, Kosher...
Snoop Dogg Launches Wine with 19 Crimes
The trendy wine brand 19 Crimes has announced a new partnership with Snoop Doggy Dogg.
The entertainment icon and the wine company have kicked off their new collaboration with a California wine. Called Snoop Cali...
NBWA Convention 2020 Now Accepting Presentation Proposals
As the world hunkers down during this pandemic, planning continues for the National Beer Wholesaler Association's 83rd Annual Convention, in Orlando, FL, on October 4-7.
Nearly 2,000 distributors, brewers and associate members are expected to...
Martignetti Companies Commits $250,000 to Hospitality Industry
The New England-based wholesaler Martignetti Companies has committed $250,000 in charitable contributions to local and national organizations to support restaurant industry employees experiencing hardship during the coronavirus crisis.
Locally, Martignetti Companies has donated $50,000 to...
Report: 46% of Craft Breweries May Close Within Three Months
Coronavirus-fueled lockdowns across the country have squeezed economies to a near standstill. This includes America’s formerly growing craft beer industry, which now faces a grim future.
According to a recent survey conducted by Brewbound, a leading trade publication...
New Mexico Closes Standalone Liquor Stores
Despite liquor stores designated as essential businesses across the country, New Mexico now makes two states that have ordered standalone alcohol retailers to close amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced additional...
Corona Beer Halts Production
It was bad enough that the beer shared a name with the novel coronavirus sweeping across the globe. Now, Corona revealed through its brewer Grupo Modelo that the brand will cease production in Mexico...
Southern Glazer’s Launches Online COVID-19 Resource Hub
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits today launched an online hub for trade customers, providing updates and resources to help businesses in the industry navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
The website, available at sgwscustomercare.com, includes the latest COVID-19-related industry...
Campari America Donates $1M to Hospitality Industry
With the on-premise industry decimated by the COVID-19 lockdown, global drinks company Campari America has donated $1 million to Another Round, Another Rally. This nonprofit is raising emergency funds for hospitality workers to support...
