The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. has allowed the Trump administration’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs to remain in effect as the court examines a lower court ...

With the national hemp-derived THC industry facing total prohibition under a Republican budget bill making its way through Congress, the hemp industry is receiving support from U.S. alcohol ...

The California State Assembly has given reprieve to the state’s struggling cannabis industry, with lawmakers unanimously shooting down a proposed 25% tax hike on cannabis via Assembly Bill AB564. The ...

“We’ve made the difficult business decision to withdraw from California which affects many of the roles in the state. We are complying with all regulatory obligations and are committed to handling ...

In a note to staff yesterday, RNDC CEO Bob Hendrickson provided more context around the second-ranked national distributor’s decision to exit the California market. “This decision was driven by rising ...

•Tennessee has announced new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products, set to take effect in 2026. The new legislation, signed by governor Bill Lee, will ban THCA and synthetic cannabinoids in the ...

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Brown-Forman has named new distributors in 13 states, including adding new markets with Johnson Brothers, Southern Glazer’s, and Reyes among others. While ...

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, The Wine Group has closed its previously announced acquisition of a number of wine brands and facilities from Constellation Brands for an undisclosed sum.

California is the largest drinks market in the U.S., and Southern Glazer’s has a leading position in the middle tier, with its Golden State revenues at approximately $5 billion. Continue reading → ...

Founded by Fabrizio Pedrolli four decades ago, New York-based Italy specialist Vias Imports has recently transitioned to second-generation leadership. While Pedrolli remains chairman and majority ...

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is by far the leader of the Washington wine category, ranking seventh among all wine marketers in the U.S. at 7 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank.