After an illustrious career in the beverage alcohol industry, former Bacardi executive Pete Carr last year became CEO of A1rwater, an atmospheric water company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ...

Proximo Spirits has released new higher-proof bottlings for 1800 Tequila’s Blanco and Reposado expressions.The pair are at 45% abv—up from 40% for the flagship bottlings—and are exclusively available ...

The team behind the Pamos brand of spirits-style hemp THC beverages has expanded its range with the acquisition of Lolli THC sodas and Buddi seltzers and created a new company called Mac Brands to ...

A group of attorneys general from 37 states and two territories has appealed to Congress to ban intoxicating hemp products nationwide. In a letter, the AGs claim that the hemp THC industry has taken ...

•Kindred, a Toronto-based cannabis brokerage that’s a subsidiary of Breakthru Beverage Group, has acquired certain assets of Green Hedge Education and Distribution Services for an undisclosed sum.

One of the foremost executives in the American wine business is retiring after a 37-year career. Roger Nabedian, long the head of E.&J. Gallo’s premium wine division, will be retiring effective in ...

Last week, Shanken News Daily reported that Illinois-based importer Winesellers Ltd. was expanding into the hemp THC category with a new line of infused teas under the Nektr brand. Nektr’s teas come ...

E. & J. Gallo, by far the largest wine marketer in the world at 86 million cases, according to Impact Databank, is preparing to pass the torch to the next generation of family leadership. Ernest J.

“We’ve made the difficult business decision to withdraw from California which affects many of the roles in the state. We are complying with all regulatory obligations and are committed to handling ...

E-commerce player Flaviar, which has a strategic partnership with RNDC, has announced the acquisition of fellow e-commerce company Speakeasy in a stock and cash deal. Continue reading → ...

The cannabis drinks market is growing at a rapid rate. According to research firm Fortune Business Insights, it’s projected to top $117 billion in 2032, led by North America, which dominates the ...

Fifty years ago today, Marvin R. Shanken launched M. Shanken Communications, starting from a small apartment office in New York City. He began with Impact newsletter, the industry publication that ...