Private labels are not a new concept – many consumers have purchased private label products for years, but their use is becoming more prevalent and ubiquitous in the market as demand for private labels continues to rise. ...more
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are relatively new – the first were signed into law in 2021 and 2022 – and are aimed at encouraging producers to package goods in a more environmentally conscientious manner and...more
As one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the United States, almost no aspect of the alcohol industry is untouched by regulatory considerations, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Whether it is a venture...more
2/7/2025
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Wine & Alcohol
Hemp and low-dose delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages continue to flood the marketplace. Depending on the state, these products can be purchased in liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, bars, restaurants,...more
The final quarter of the year is the alcohol industry’s busiest period, accounting for approximately 70% of annual business. Many holiday-themed seasonal products are beginning to make their way to market, and it is important...more
9/9/2024
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Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Distilleries ,
Labeling ,
Marketing ,
Product Labels ,
Product Packaging ,
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State and Local Government ,
TTB ,
Wine & Alcohol
On August 9, 2024, the new Public Law 2023, ch. 633 (L.D. 2069) from Maine’s Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) formally went into effect, bringing an end to the previous burdensome “entire...more
Following consumer trends and fueled by the pandemic and related loosening of restrictions on in-state retailer alcohol delivery regulations, the marketplace for alcohol delivery services has expanded exponentially over the...more
5/4/2022
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Beer ,
E-Commerce ,
Liquor Licences ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Retail Licenses ,
Shipping ,
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Wine & Alcohol
The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65), was enacted as a ballot initiative and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to chemicals that are known...more
3/26/2021
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
BPA ,
Cancer ,
Compliance ,
Proposition 65 ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
State and Local Government ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) ,
Warning Labels ,
Wine & Alcohol
When you think of the relationship between alcohol and food, the classics come to mind: tiramisu, coq au vin and beer cheese. While there is a long culinary tradition of using alcohol in food, the newest trend is to utilize...more
As was widely reported in the alcohol trade press, the state of Ohio filed suit against several online retail outlets a week ago after an investigation into direct-to-consumer shipments of wine and spirits into the state. The...more