In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Brown-Forman has named new distributors in 13 states, including adding new markets with Johnson Brothers, Southern Glazer’s, and Reyes among others. While ...

Foley Family Wines & Spirits is entering the fast-growing RTD space via a new partnership with the Sabe brand. Under the deal, Foley will handle Sabe’s canned cocktail range, which includes 13%-14% ...

Cannabis rescheduling in the U.S. remains stalled, with President Trump and his pick to lead the DEA showing no signs of prioritizing this issue. The slowdown of the effort, which began under ...

The Texas legislature has sent a bill to Governor Greg Abbott that would ban the burgeoning hemp THC category in one of its biggest markets. Under the bill, products containing THC and THCa would be ...

Empire Merchants, New York’s biggest spirits and wine distributor, has fired CEO Lloyd Sobel and filed suit against co-owner Charlie Merinoff, claiming in federal court that the two men—and others, ...

Multistate operator Ascend Wellness reported net revenue of $128 million for Q1 2025, a 5.9% decline year-over-year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA was at $27 million, a 10.7% decrease. Headwinds hit ...

THC seltzer brand Wynk is in expansion mode, recently launching in Wisconsin, Kentucky, Alabama, and Arkansas, amid a wider period of growth for the company. The brand is available in a mixture of ...

Tommasi Family Estates, imported by Vintus, is introducing its Ammura label from Sicily in the U.S. market. Ammura’s debut release includes an Etna Rosso DOC (100% Nerello Mascalese) and Etna Bianco ...

•Ohio has taken a meaningful step towards regulating intoxicating hemp products, with the state Senate voting unanimously last week to limit the sale of hemp-derived THC. The bill—Ohio Senate Bill ...