California to allow DTC shipping of spirits

California has generated considerable excitement in the industry by offering a DTC permit allowing craft distillers across the country to ship their products directly to consumers in California, one o read more

spirits DTC California shipping laws regulations compliance

Alcohol Beverage Industry Marketing Pitfalls to Avoid in 2026

POSTED BY  Theresa Barton CrayAs we near the close of a challenging year for the alcohol beverage industry, suppliers are read more

Expert Analysis on Trends in Alcohol Consumption Help Guide Best Practices and Business Projections for Wine Industry

It’s no s read more

American AgCredit Terrain Chris Bitter

Update on Maine Recycling for DTC Shippers

Wineries holding a Maine Direct Shipper of Wine License may have recently received correspondence from the ME Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urging them to either comply with the DEP&rsq read more

wine DTC Maine shipping recycling laws regulations compliance

The Latest on New DTC Licenses in Three States

So far this year three additional states—Arkansas, Mississippi, and most recently Delaware—have approved the issuance of licenses allowing DTC wine sales. Here is a brief overview of these read more

wine DTC Mississippi Arkansas Delaware shipping laws regulations compliance

Winescape: Still Bottled Up

Price-sensitive consumers have kept a lid on wine sales this year, while grape sales are likely to remain slow. As for the moderation movement, a range of factors are contributing.It was a disappointi read more

Economic Outlook Consumer Trends Consumer Behavior

Trade Dress: Protecting the Packaging that Makes Your Product Stand Out

Many wineries understand the importance of protecting their brand names through trademark registration and enforcement in the market, but producers should not overlook protection that may be available read more

Trade Dress Trademark Intellectual Property

Distributor Sales vs. Supplier Sales ”” Which Is Right for You?

There are multiple paths to get started in wine sales.By Karen M. WetzelAs a wine industry career coach, I find that wine sales roles are highly desired. But given the differences between supplier and read more

Wine Industry Careers Wine Careers Distributor Sales Supplier Sales Wine Sales

NOLO Wine: How to Make “Better for You” Wines Taste Better

The term NOLO wine refers to wine that contains either no or lower levels of alcohol. Regulations around the world differ, with most countries defining non-alcoholic beverages as containing less than read more

NOLO wine no alcohol low alcohol non alcoholic

Sipping Beyond Tradition The Rise of Alternative Beverages in Wine Tasting Rooms

In the ever-evolving world of wine, tasting rooms have long been sacred spaces for sampling vintages and educating consumers about winemaking. But recently, the definition of what belongs in a tasting read more