There are five lawsuits filed around the country challenging state laws, which allow in-state manufacturers to sell direct-to-retailers (DTR) but don’t allow these same privileges to out-of-state suppliers. These privileges are also commonly known as self-distribution privileges.
What puzzles me is why are the states objecting to these legal challenges, as they are inconsistent with the […]
The tragedy that occurred in Laos where numerous tourists died from alcohol poisoning demonstrates how fortunate we are for having the U.S. regulatory market, where this occurrence rarely if ever occurs. The Laotian situation occurred because the drinks were tainted with methanol, which was used as a cheap substitute for ethanol. Methanol can be very […]
President Trump is strongly considering a 10% tariff on all foreign goods, which he believes will bring back more manufacturing to the U.S. and build a stronger domestic economy. To illustrate he points to an auto manufacturer that manufacturers in Mexico and imports to the U.S. If the auto manufacturer is going to receive the […]
Indiana elected a new governor this November, one can hope with the change in administration comes a new way of looking at some of the most outdated liquor laws in the country.
These specific laws serve no apparent purpose other than protectionism for business interests at the expense of the Indiana consumer and need reform.
I grew up as the son of an Irish immigrant raised in a predominantly Italian, Polish and Irish neighborhood. There were very few people from other parts of the world living in my neighborhood. But I always had an inquisitive mind and always had a desire to learn about different cultures. My exposure to world […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a mission to destroy the alcohol industry, but on their quest, have they provided fuel to their critics?
WHO’s position has come so far off the center that it could be sacrificing its credibility. WHO’s radical position reminds me of my time at the University of North […]
The liquor industry sales are falling and the negative consequences to the industry are real. Wine sales are down, beer sales are down, and spirits sales are up only because of RTD sales.
But we should not think of this negative impact as falling faceless numbers, we should think of the human element of what these […]
Anyone who is involved with the liquor world knows how the lack of access to DTC markets is hurting distillers across the country. Outside of the statistics, all it takes is talking with a distiller or two to get the gist of this.
Jake Emen’s piece in Food and Wine sheds light on the grave state […]
It was to great excitement in February of 2022 that I read the Treasury’s report on competition in the alcohol industry. Finally, a high up government agency that identified flaws and could become an agent for change.
The report focused on important topics such as the threats posed by wholesaler consolidation and the inability of […]
The industry is ablaze with the talk of non-alcoholic beverages rise in the marketplace. According to IWSR, overall volume year-to-year grew 29%.
With growth in this category transitioning from sleepy to emerging, there will no doubt be more scrutiny.
Recently, we have seen enhanced scrutiny on non-alcoholic brands that transitioned into the alcohol space. Brands like Eggo […]