The Alcohol Brands Driving Meaningful Change in DEI
The recent, much-needed emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the beverage alcohol industry is reflected by the rise of successful brands with diverse ownership. Gradually, industry leaders represent a broader range of...
Our 2022 Holiday Alcohol Gift Guide
Every year we round up a variety of holiday gifting options, sure to bring a smile to friends and family. From limited-edition packaging to new releases and value add-ons, we cover a variety of...
Exploring the Unexpected and Modern in Brandy
Say what you will about brandy: no other spirits category spans a wider range of styles. From vegetal unaged pisco, to crisp Calvados, to rich, luscious, baking spice-tinged XO Cognac, brandy is brimming with...
Drizly, Gopuff Form Alcohol Delivery Partnership
As alcohol ecommerce continues to evolve rapidly post-Covid, Drizly (now owned by Uber) and Gopuff have announced a new partnership.
This collaboration brings the full Gopuff assortment of beer, wine and spirits to Drizly's beverage...
Interviews: Brown-Forman and Constellation Talk ESG
As we continue our coverage of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in the alcohol industry, we recently spoke with representatives from two global industry leaders, Brown-Forman and Constellation Brands.
How Brown-Forman Embeds ESG Into Values...
What’s Next for THC and CBD?
nnabis is red hot these days, even as it hangs in a precarious balance between state and federal legislation. Despite this, THC and its milder, fully legal counterpart, CBD, continue to boom with consumers...
NABCA Names Schlauch Chair-elect
Becky Schlauch, Administrator, Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, was voted incoming chair-elect to the NABCA Board of Directors. She will assume her responsibilities in May 2023, when current Chair-Elect Fred Wooton, Commissioner...
Diageo Names New CEO
Diageo has named a new Chief Executive Officer following the announced retirement of CEO Ivan Menezes.
Menezes has decided to retire from his top post and depart from the Diageo Board on June 30, 2023,...
How to Fix Legal Cannabis
Recreational cannabis sales have started in Connecticut. After lagging behind our New England neighbors for several years now, my home state finally has operational dispensaries. The number of people driving across state lines into...
The 2023 Wine Growth Brands Awards: The Top Bottles
After some slight ups and downs during the first three years of the pandemic, total wine consumption took a dip in 2022. It decreased 1.1% last year to 344.1 million 9-liter cases, according to...