Direct shipping of wine is now mainstream in much of the United States. Last year, volume of direct-shipped wine was up 15.3% to 5.78 million cases, with consumer spending growing 15.5% to $2.69 billion, according to the 2018 Direct to Consumer Wine Shipping Report by Sovos and Wines & Vines.
William Grant & Son’s global head of strategy Victor Jerez has left his position at the Scotch whisky giant to pursue opportunities in the US’ fledgeling legal cannabis market.
Spirits companies have fought for decades to convince consumers and regulators that liquor should be treated the same as beer and wine. Now they’re taking on the U.S. military.
Los Angeles-based tech start-up Drinks has secured $15 million in a Series B funding round as it aims to scale its platform which allows retailers to market wine for delivery around the US.
Breakthru Beverage Group, an alcohol wholesale/distribution business led by the chairman of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team, on Monday revealed plans to invest $9.2 million in CannTrust, a Canadian marijuana producer, and to become the company’s exclusive distributor in Canada.
LONDON, September 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11 companies behind some of the world's most popular beer, wine, and spirits brands have forged new and innovative partnerships across sectors through their Producers' Commitments.
Despite more consumers seeking healthy lifestyles, alcohol continues to be popular in China, France, the US and the UK. According to a consumer survey from the IWSR, China has the largest e-commerce market for alcoholic beverages at US$6.1 billion, but France and the UK have the most mature markets.
For a liquor company operating in 86 countries amidst a U.S. trade war with the rest of the world, Absolut brand owner Pernod Ricard is getting the job done.
A new black-owned spirits company in Oakland doesn’t just want to make smooth bourbon and vodka. Its founders want to empower African Americans nationwide to launch their own boozy businesses.
Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), as well as U.S. Representatives Ken Buck (R-CO) and Scott Peters (D-CA), as the Beer Institute's "2018 Beer Champions."