Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Sazerac has joined Pernod Ricard in pursuit of a deal with Brown-Forman, aiming to combine two giants of American whiskey. Yesterday afternoon, the WSJ ...

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, the U.S. began its pilot program to cover up to $500 a year in eligible hemp and CBD products for certain Medicare beneficiaries. The program was authorized in December by an executive ...

With roots that date back 86 years, Austin, Texas-based Twin Liquors has emerged as the second-largest liquor store chain in the Lone Star state. The company now operates 103 stores, with locations ...

Sonoma County’s Ravenswood is among a slew of brands currently in the process of being acquired by E.&J. Gallo from Constellation. But the former Ravenswood estate northeast of downtown Sonoma isn’t ...

Kenwood Vineyards, a venerable Sonoma Valley winery owned by French beverage company Pernod Ricard for the past 12 years, is back in the hands of its previous proprietor, Gary Heck, owner and ...

“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 ...

After five years of adult-use sales in the Empire state, New York’s cannabis industry has generated a total of $3.3 billion in retail sales through more than 600 licensed dispensaries across the state ...

The United States Senate has stripped the hemp ban from the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies spending bill currently making its way through Congress.

On December 12, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will convene and consider which cases the court will hear in early 2026. For the first time, Canna Provisions Inc. v. Garland (now, ...

Each year, Shanken’s Impact Newsletter honors the best-performing brands across the industry with its “Hot Brand” awards. Continue reading → ...

Hemp-derived THC products will remain on shelves in the Lone Star state, as Texas’ legislature has ended its special legislative session without banning or regulating the industry. The outcome ...