Starting in January, companies that deliver alcoholic beverages in Oregon will be required to have a permit and drivers will need to undergo training.
Two small wineries and some prominent lawyers have launched a new front in the wine direct shipping wars, and this one is targeting a law in America's biggest wine state. They're asking, should alcohol producers outside of California be able to sell directly to Golden State businesses?
California recently adopted a new law that officially recognizes Japanese shochu and allows restaurants with a license to sell wine to also sell shochu, properly labeled as such.
It's already being used in many of the beers you've been drinking, but that doesn't mean there aren't concerns. Here's the deal…
Yeast is a fundamental part of the brewing process; it turns the sugars provided by malt barley and other grains into alcohol and also adds distinctive flavors to beer.
Brits will soon be able to purchase 'pint' sized bottles of still and sparkling wine, as a new 568ml size is introduced to Britain's supermarket shelves, pubs, clubs and restaurants, the Department for Business and Trade has announced today (27th December).
In a new statement, The Brewers of Europe has called for a level playing field for alcoholic beverage packaging in the 'general approach' to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, arguing that there is 'no reason' for beer to be held to reuse and DRS rules while wines and spirits are exempt.
American whiskey distilleries have something to celebrate this holiday season with the announcement that the suspension of European Union tariffs on their spirits will be extended through 2025.
For years, Oregon grocers have yearned to sell bottles of liquor. But in behind-the-scenes talks, grocers have been negotiating with the beer and wine lobby about setting aside that dream, in exchange for placing canned cocktails on Oregon grocery shelves.
Data from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis shows that no-and-low-alcohol consumption in 10 leading markets grew by 5% in volume in 2023.
The sector is now worth US$13 billion and is forecast to grow by a CAGR of 6% between 2023 and 2027.
They've served Roman soldiers, knights and poets and have been a gathering place for communities to enjoy a brew beside a crackling fire for centuries.
Now many of Britain's watering holes are calling "last orders" for good because of soaring costs and as people adopt healthier, alcohol-free lifestyles.