Last week, Shanken News Daily reported that Illinois-based importer Winesellers Ltd. was expanding into the hemp THC category with a new line of infused teas under the Nektr brand. Nektr’s teas come ...

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.

President Trump has directed the attorney general to reschedule cannabis, moving it from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, in an executive order this afternoon. The move is a boon for the cannabis ...

As 2025 closes out, it’s worth noting that Champagne—often considered a leading indicator in the drinks market—has been trending up in recent months. That’s a welcome change after a two-year period in ...

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% ...

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 ...

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, ...

While table wine imports suffered a third straight annual volume decline in 2024, brands from New Zealand eked out yet another gain, according to the 2025 edition of The U.S. Wine Market, Shanken’s ...

Fine wine importers Rosenthal Wine Merchant (RWM) and Rare Wine Co. (RWC) are partnering up as fellow holdings of the new Vieux Vins Group. Vieux Vins, led by industry veteran David Townsend—formerly ...

•Charlotte, North Carolina-based Delta Beverages has announced a rebrand alongside a new ad campaign, “There’s a Delta For That.” The rebrand, done in partnership with agencies Tattoo Projects and ...

Medical cannabis sales in Florida crossed $1.5 billion through November, according to data from industry analyst Headset. The state’s medical market—the largest medical-only market in the U.S.—has ...

Rémy Cointreau has announced a number of new executive appointments, including a new chief in its Americas region. Rémy veteran Nicolas Beckers, who is currently the CEO of the company’s China region, ...