Column: How Alcohol Retail Adapts with the Pandemic
Given our long pandemic, I’m reminded of a lesson from when I was a kid working in the family business. My father made an ongoing effort to prompt me to explore new ideas. His...
J. Lohr Announces Monterey Roots Wine Tier
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has unveiled J. Lohr Monterey Roots, a new tier of wines spotlighting J. Lohr’s history in viticulture and winemaking in Monterey County.
In establishing the new tier,...
Deutsch Family Adds Beau Joie Champagne to Portfolio
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has entered into a joint venture partnership with Toast Spirits, LLC, effective April 1, 2022. According to terms of the deal, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits will acquire a...
ACSA Elects All Women-Led Board of Directors
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) this week announced the re-election of Becky Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. (VA) as the President of the Board of Directors. She has served as a member...
Podcast: Legal Cannabis and Cannabis Beverages
In this episode of On & Off, the leading trade alcohol podcast, we talk with Seth Goldberg, who serves as team lead for the Duane Morris Cannabis industry group law firm.
Seth provides a deep...
DISCUS Appoints Andy Deloney Vice President of State Public Policy
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has announced the appointment of Andy Deloney as the association’s vice president of state public policy.
Andy will focus on government relations activities in most of...
Breakthru Honors Ed Callison
Tom Bené, president of Breakthru Beverage, has released a statement in memory of Ed Callison:
Dear Breakthru Colleagues,
It is with great sadness I share with you that Ed Callison, a longtime member of the Breakthru...
RNDC Promotes Mollohan to SVP
Republic National Distributing Company has announced that Troy Mollohan has been promoted to SVP, Supplier Business Development Wine. Mollohan is responsible for the RNDC initiatives related to sales strategy and execution for some key...
Distill Ventures Invests $5 Million in Pre-Accelerator Program
Since launching its Pre-Accelerator Program in July, 2021, Distill Ventures (DV) has invested its initial goal of $5 million (£4.1 million) to entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities. Today DV announces its aim to invest an...
Virginia ABC Appoints Chief Administrative Officer
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) has chosen David Alfano as its Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Alfano will lead the authority's finance, human resources (HR) and procurement teams and functions.
He brings...
