California Wine Sales Reached $40 Billion in 2018
California wine sales continue to dominate the U.S market. According to the Wine Institute, California wine shipments increased by 3 percent to a total of 248 million cases in 2018. The trade group reported that U.S consumers spent $40.2 billion on California wine...
The Evolving Scope of Domestic Wines
According to data reported by Wine Vines Analytics, domestic wines have boosted U.S wine sales in the past month. Current tariff issues and changes in global supplies have disrupted the international wine market. Domestic and sparkling wines increased by 4 percent to...
Amazon could soon start delivering alcohol in San Francisco
Amazon aims to add San Francisco to its list of places where they offer alcohol deliveries. The company filed a licensing request with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors that would grant them the opportunity to sell beer, wine, and hard liquor. If approved, prime...
How Small Brands Can do business with Big Distributors
A panel at Bar Convent Brooklyn moderated by Sarah Nagel Sisisky, director of client development at Park Street, advised new brands on ways to find a distributor. The panel featured David Brooks, the corporate brand manager of Blueprint Brands, Jason Griffin, the...
U.S. craft spirits entering a new expansion phase
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) reported that craft spirits are growing at a rate close to 30% and have exceeded $3.7 billion in total sales. According to the Brewers Association, craft beer grew at 4% in 2018. Currently, there are...
Ruling Expands Wine Shipping Options for Florida Consumers
The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) announced that its members will now be allowed to legally ship wine directly to consumers in Florida with common carriers such as FedEx and UPS. The Florida Department of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco reversed a ban...
IWSR Top 100: World’s Fastest-Growing Spirits
The IWSR Drinks Market Analysis Global Database reported that the spirits category continues to experience great consumer loyalty. The world’s top 100 fastest-growing spirits brands collectively grew by 11% volume compared to total global spirits category growth of...
Ready-to-drink alcoholic teas are in demand in the US
The health and wellness trend has increased the demand for alcoholic teas in the US. The growing popularity of ready-to-drink alcoholic teas can be attributed to the consumer’s perception that tea is a healthy ingredient added to their alcoholic beverage. According to...
Hard Seltzer Is Taking Over the Summer
Hard seltzer is alcohol’s hottest trend this summer. Its convenient packaging and light taste have made it easy to market. Hard seltzer is made from malted barley or fermented sugar, is about 100 calories or less and around 5 percent alcohol. Many consumers are opting...