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Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), a leading national distributor and broker of wine and spirits, has announced its entry into the CBD business. RNDC has signed distribution agreements with DayTrip, Oh Hi, Sati Soda and Wyld CBD. These companies’ products will...

Delicato Family Wines and Francis Ford Coppola Winery will combine forces. The Francis Ford Coppola wine portfolio and two facilities in Sonoma County, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery located in...

The 2021 Spirits Growth Brands Awards from StateWays magazine recognizes the fastest-growing and top-selling spirits brands from the past year. These products dominated consumer interest and tapped into the leading beverage alcohol trends. As always, our lists...

Kathie Durbin was confirmed earlier this month as the new director of Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS). County Executive Marc Elrich’s nominee was confirmed by the County Council, making Durbin the first...

The Napa Valley-based wine company Chandon has debuted a refreshed brand identity. This is the first time the brand has changed looks since inception 60 years ago. The new core label design reinforces the brand’s quality and consistent craftsmanship,...

In this episode, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz discuss cannabis beverages, trends, and legalization with cannabis investor Carlton Fowler. Fowler is co-founder and managing partner at Goat Rodeo Capital, a venture capital firm focused on...

In a major business deal, MGP Ingredients has agreed to buy Luxco. The total purchase price is reportedly $475 million. This transaction immediately increases MGP’s scale and market position in the branded-spirits sector, the company says, and...

Sal Petilos, the head of Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, has announced his retirement, according to an article from The Salt Lake Tribune. Petilos held the position for nearly nine years. His retirement comes...

Mass distribution of Covid-19 vaccines may be imminent, but will not occur soon enough for ProWein 2021. The leading global wine trade show announced today the cancelation of its 2021 show in Düsseldorf, Germany, originally...

Bourbon Hunting Season 2020 continues with the much-anticipated release of Buffalo Trace’s 2020 Van Winkle bourbon line. Bottles begin shipping in November. Yields from these whiskey barrels are typically low due to evaporation during the long...