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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Another major alcohol expo has canceled its 2020 event as COVID-19 sweeps destructively across the globe. At the beginning of March, in agreement with major wine industry institutions, Vinitaly had decided to postpone the 54th edition...

Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its exploration into different wood varietals with the release of Old Charter Oak Chinkapin Oak. This species of oak is native to the Midwest U.S. This is the fourth release in the Old...

The Sazerac Company, the largest producer of distilled spirits in North America, has joined the ranks of distilling companies now mass-producing hand sanitizer. The company says it has started making hand sanitizer for some of the...