The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, 48 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry, sent a letter today to U.S. Trade Rep. Ambassador Tai, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Dept. of Commerce Secretary Raimondo to urge the immediate removal of … Continue readingToasts Not Tariffs Appeals to Biden Administration to End Tariffs on Spirits, Wine
Middle West Spirits recently announced that it named Victor Spotloe, a spirits industry veteran, its National Sales Director. Spotloe will lead the company’s branded sales efforts, with the goal of growing Middle West Spirits’ distribution footprint across national and international markets. Spotloe has 20 years … Continue readingMiddle West Spirits Names Industry Veteran as National Sales Director
A group of U.S. associations that represent the alcoholic beverage industry have come together to form the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to advocate for the removal of all tariffs on spirits in connection to the ongoing steel and aluminum and WTO Boeing/Airbus disputes. A total … Continue readingTrade Associations Form Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to Oppose Spirits Tariffs
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States announced it has been accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a partner of its ENERGY STAR program. As part of this partnership, the Spirits Council will promote tools and insights provided by the program to … Continue readingDistilled Spirits Council Accepted to EPA ENERGY STAR Program
The governor of Arkansas just delivered a new law that is expected to boost the spirits industry. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed SB 32 into law this week, allowing home delivery of spirits, beer and wine from retail liquor stores and other permit holders. Home delivery … Continue readingArkansas Legalizes Home Delivery by Liquor Stores
Speed Rack, a nonprofit organization that advocates for women in the hospitality industry and which has raised over $1 million for breast cancer research, announced programming for Women’s History Month in March. Initiatives will include the launch of a new advisory panel; panels and live … Continue readingSpeed Rack Announces Women’s History Month programming