Canada’s political class goes into drama overdrive

By |2025-02-06T23:37:00+00:00February 6th, 2025|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

I am not the biggest fan of tariffs, as I am a believer in free markets. Free trade is a positive and provides us a wide range of goods from everywhere in world. From French wines to foreign cars, I have enjoyed the consumer benefits of free trade.

Last week we saw the potential tariff war […]

WSWA’s strange solution to solve the riddle of the sphinx

By |2025-01-31T04:49:52+00:00January 31st, 2025|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

WSWA found a solution to the latest challenges facing the wine industry. As we know the wine industry faces hurdles not faced 10 years ago such as dry January, competition from cannabis and the non-alcohol space, zealous government officials attacking wine’s health impact, and younger drinkers shying away from alcoholic beverages.

According to WSWA’s latest musings, […]

Parting gifts and the negative impact on the alcohol industry

By |2025-01-24T00:39:15+00:00January 24th, 2025|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

President Biden on the way out the door provided pardons to his whole family and other notorious figures. The press spent a great deal of ink on these pardons, but the President’s parting gift with the most negative impact does not come from his pardons, but what his administration chose to say on the way […]

Make American Wine Great Again

By |2025-01-18T20:34:04+00:00January 18th, 2025|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

A new administration has been voted into office on an American First agenda. One can debate whether it is a positive vision or not. Especially concerning for some are the use of tariffs or other government actions to put American companies at an advantage against their foreign counterparts. In a split electorate, there is a […]

Warning labels, the theory that can’t be proven

By |2025-01-12T18:08:43+00:00January 12th, 2025|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

The frenzy over alcohol being dangerous is hitting a fever pitch that hasn’t peaked. From the WHO’s alcohol risk starts at the first drop, to proposed warning labels on alcohol, there is no doubt the industry has taken a hit, but the worst is still yet to come.

The nutritional labeling requirements recommendation have yet to […]

Two brands that should be on the Holiday Bucket List

By |2024-12-23T22:14:02+00:00December 23rd, 2024|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

The holidays and for me personally, Christmas, are about spreading goodwill. So today I want to cover two alcohol brands that are produced for a great cause.

With violence against women becoming a problem in our society, we need groups such as the Biletnikoff Foundation to play a vital role. Oakland Raider great Fred Biletnikoff, founder […]

Why the frenzy over the direct-to-retail channel?

By |2024-11-28T20:27:42+00:00November 28th, 2024|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

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 Great Laotian Scare

By |2024-11-25T20:05:30+00:00November 25th, 2024|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

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 […]

Tariff war: why liquor should be different

By |2024-11-20T03:48:18+00:00November 20th, 2024|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

 

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 […]

Will Indiana modernize its liquor system?

By |2024-11-12T17:22:19+00:00November 12th, 2024|Liquor Industry Insights|

 

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.

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