Gallo-owned Black Box Wines has been named the first official wine of the National Hockey League (NHL) in a multiyear deal. Continue reading → ...

Hours after Breakthru Beverage Group made what it termed an “aggressive and substantial” offer for Empire Merchants, Empire said it wasn’t for sale—and excoriated Breakthru’s play in an exclusive ...

With RTDs and Tequila propelling industry growth lately, it’s little surprise that agave spirits and prepackaged cocktails are among the leading categories on Impact’s recently released “Hot Prospects ...

Diageo saw sales climb 20% organically to £8 billion ($10.7b) in its fiscal first half ended in December, boosted by ongoing strength in the off-premise, a recovery in the on-premise, as well as ...

While the U.S. cannabis industry faced challenges in 2025, by Q4 trends were improving for some of the U.S.’s leading cannabis companies. Illinois-based Green Thumb Industries led the way among the ...

•High West Distillery, part of the Constellation Brands portfolio, has announced the 2026 edition of the Prisoner’s Share, the brand’s red wine cask finished blend of straight whiskies. Continue ...

Terlato Wine Group is extending its Seven Daughters label with a Sparkling Brut, joining a Moscato and Red Blend in the lineup. Continue reading → ...

French rosé has returned to growth in the U.S. the last two years, with several top labels increasing by double digits in 2025: La Vieille Ferme (+23.5%), Hampton Water (+13.5%), Rosé All Day (10.3%), ...

Last week, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) kicked off rescheduling hearings for cannabis, with the agency and other stakeholders set to review whether to shift adult-use cannabis from Schedule I to ...

•Distributor and importer Serendipity Wines has added a number of new suppliers in the Texas market, further bolstering its book in the Lone Star State. Continue reading → ...

Minnesota, one of the epicenters of hemp THC drinks growth in the U.S., continues to see strong sales, even as the category faces possible prohibition at the federal level later this year. Continue ...

•Trulieve has announced a new partnership with Connected and Alien Labs covering Florida and Texas, now holding exclusive production and sales rights for both brands in those two markets. Continue ...