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 ...

Darden Restaurants saw sales climb 10% to $3 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended August 24, boosted by a 4.7% increase in same-restaurant sales as well as the addition of 103 Chuy’s Tex Mex ...

Suntory Global Spirits has announced Laphroaig Elements 3.0, the latest limited edition from the brand to explore unique single malt production techniques. For 3.0, Laphroaig used malt that was smoked ...

Many restaurants are expanding their focus on wines by the glass to keep up with consumer demand and interest. Wine-by-the-glass programs run the gamut, of course, ranging from selections of familiar ...

Napa Valley-based importer and marketer Demeine Estates is launching a new brand from Lawrence Wine Estates, Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Retailing at $225, the new wine is a collaboration ...

After a fierce legal battle that has been raging since the end of July, a judge has placed Tennessee distiller Uncle Nearest in receivership as a result of its financial difficulties, and now its ...

July’s combined 20-highest hammer prices totaled $400,321; the lowest monthly total of the year so far, in purely numerical terms. However, the list was rich with interesting bottles, especially those ...

Constellation Brands saw overall sales decline 4% organically to $2.5 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended in May, weighed down by slowing beer sales and large divestitures on the wine and ...

Also on Friday, we reported that William Grant & Sons has appointed beer distribution giant Reyes Beverage Group as its wholesale partner in the California market, following RNDC’s planned exit from ...

Lily Pond Group, the new lifestyle brand incubator from Jesse Bongiovi, has announced its first partners. They include Bongiovi’s own Hampton Water Rosé, along with Five Springs Infused Bourbon and ...

With the national hemp-derived THC industry facing total prohibition under a Republican budget bill making its way through Congress, the hemp industry is receiving support from U.S. alcohol ...

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, The Wine Group has closed its previously announced acquisition of a number of wine brands and facilities from Constellation Brands for an undisclosed sum.