Iowa ABD Increases Trade Practices Enforcement
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (Division) announced the hiring of a new investigator whose duties will focus solely on trade practices enforcement.
“Strong trade practice regulations are the cornerstone of the three-tier system,” said Division...
Jeff Painter Assumes Role of NABCA Chairman
Jeffrey L. Painter, chairman of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority
(Virginia ABC), assumed the role of Chairman of the NABCA Board during the May Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
Mr. Painter succeeds Andrew J. Deloney,...
September is Virginia Spirits Month
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared September as Virginia Spirits Month, marking the third annual celebration designed to educate consumers and travelers about Virginia distilled spirits.
“Virginia is the birthplace of American spirits, and our...
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division Releases Annual Report
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) has released its fiscal year 2019 annual report.
Overall, total liquor sales increased 6.1% over the previous fiscal year to $339 million, and $126 million was transferred to the...
Painter Steps Down As Chairman of VABC Board of Directors
After more than a decade of service to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), Chairman Jeff Painter last week announced his departure from the organization, effective Dec. 1.
“Jeff’s steady leadership and deliberate decision...
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,...
