SGWS Appoints Ryan Schnall to SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Ryan Schnall to the role of Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), effective immediately.
Schnall, who will report directly to Executive Vice President of Finance Thomas...
Iowa Licensees Required to Complete Covid-19 Compliance Checklist
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) is requiring licensees to complete a Covid-19 Compliance Checklist to assist in the implementation of proclamation requirements.
The purpose of the checklist is for licensees to certify they...
Johnnie Walker Launches Two More ‘Game of Thrones’ Whiskies
Johnnie Walker and HBO Licensing & Retail have introducing two new Scotch whiskies to mark the ending of the massively popular series “Game of Thrones.”
A continued collaboration with HBO, these limited-edition blends are inspired...
ProWein 2021 Canceled Due to Pandemic
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...
Head of Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Retires
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...
MGP Buys Luxco
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...
Podcast: Cannabis Beverages, Trends and Legalization
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...
Chandon Wine Introduces New Packaging
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,...
Montgomery County Dept of Alcohol Beverage Services Names New Director
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 2021 Spirits Growth Brands Awards — Celebrating Top-Selling Brands
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...
