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 ...

•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 ...

Republic National Distributing Co. is closing its California business. The announcement follows a challenging period in the Golden State for the nation’s second largest wholesaler of spirits and wine.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Foley Family Wines & Spirits is entering the fast-growing RTD space via a new partnership with the Sabe brand. Under the deal, Foley will handle Sabe’s canned cocktail range, which includes 13%-14% ...

After Friday’s threat of new 50% tariffs on all E.U. goods—and a subsequent delay which will halt the threatened levies until July 9—industry groups are urging renewed talks aimed at reducing tensions ...

In the second part of our interview, Wilson Daniels president Rocco Lombardo discusses new portfolio developments at the company, which has revenues approaching $270 million, progress in its ...