On December 30th, Utah became the first state to lower the limit for driving under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 percent. Now a bill in the Oregon Senate aims to make that state number two. Sen. Peter Courtney, D-Salem and president of the Oregon Senate is gearing up to introduce a… Read More…
Trump to Support Ending Federal Ban on Cannabis?
The L.A. Times has reported that President Trump would support a congressional effort to remove the federal government’s ban on cannabis. Ending enforcement against cannabis by the Justice Department would likely stimulate a dramatic increase in the cannabis industry, and could remove the TTB’s ban on CBD oils, hemp and potentially even THC in beer…. Read More…
Key Franchise Legislation Stalls in Mass. Legislature
A set of competing legislative bills addressing franchise laws in Massachusetts has died in committee, dealing the Massachusetts Brewers Guild a setback in the year-long effort to reform franchise law in the state. The Guild put out an urgent “call to action” to beer consumers in the state to request that representatives support two… Read More…
Columbia Acquires Two Wholesalers
Columbia Distributing of Portland, Oregon has made two acquisitions over the course of just a few weeks, purchasing both Oregon-based General Distributors and Marine View Beverage in western Washington. The two deals combined will add about 11 million cases of sales to Columbia. “Columbia is a growth company and we all benefit from this… Read More…
AB Gobbles Up the Industry
Can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. That seems to be the path that Anheuser-Busch is taking these days. Two major announcements came out of AB this week. Seemingly unconnected. But perhaps part of a master plan. The first was the acquisition of two beer wholesalers in the craft-rich San Francisco Bay Area. AB announced that they… Read More…
Reyes Takes #1 Spot with Florida Acquisition
Reyes Beverage Group, with the recent acquisition of Gold Coast Beverage Distributors in Florida has sent the company into the number one slot of largest wholesaler in the country. The top veer wholesaler before? Anheuser-Busch InBev, which now falls to the #2 position. Gold Coast Beverage Distributors Inc. of Doral, Florida, distributes 27 million cases… Read More…
Whole Foods Goes ‘Whole Brewer’
Whole Foods will open its first in-store brewery in Houston, Texas in early November. The store will serve up to 20 beers on draft at the 40-seat bar, about half of which will be brewed by the brewery inside the store. The company said the brewing system has a capacity of 400-500 barrels per year… Read More…
Maui-Stone Create Unique Distribution Company
Maui Brewing Co. and Stone Brewing Co. announced a joint venture to create a new craft beer distribution company on the island of Maui that will bring mainland craft beer to the island. Maui – Stone Craft Beverages will begin shipping a portfolio of bottles and kegs to Maui from San Diego by way of… Read More…
AB Buys Distrib in Oregon
Anheuser-Busch has agreed to acquire Morgan Distributing of Portland, Oregon. AB currently owns Western Beverage in Eugene which is adjacent to Morgan’s territory. Morgan has been an AB exclusive wholesaler for over 10 years.
Wal-Mart’s ‘Big Bet’ on Beer
Wal- Mart has made a significant attempt to stock, sell and profile beer in their stores nationwide. An emphasis will be put on craft as stores will be able to exercise for local and regional buying of beer brands. Full story here.
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