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QR Code Regulations in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
By Robert M. Tobiassen, President of the National Association of Beverage Importers, Inc. (NABI) QR codes are not new to beverage alcohol labeling, but they’re
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RTD Cocktails and the Law
Everywhere you look these days, it feels like there’s a new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail on the market. These products have taken the beverage alcohol market
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Beer Label Fundamentals
While beer brand labels are a great way to set your product apart with clever marketing and design, there are rules brewers must follow while
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Spirits New Product Registrations Spike 20% in Q3 2022
Wine has strong quarter, with 28% increase from Q2 and 8% year-over-year increase in registrations The temperatures may be starting to dip with the outset
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Louisiana Latest State to Regulate Fulfillment Houses for DtC Wine Shippers
The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) recently adopted new regulations governing the use of fulfillment houses by licensed direct-to-consumer (DtC) shippers of
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4 Marketing Strategies all DtC Wine Shippers Should Be Using
By Brandon Harvie, Product Marketing Coordinator at WineDirect Just as the direct-to-consumer(DtC) wine industry is constantly evolving, so should the marketing strategies for your winery.
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Understand Trademarks to Protect Your Beverage Alcohol Brand
One of the most important assets that a successful beverage alcohol producer has is their brand. A clear, readily identifiable brand is critical for bringing
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A Better Way to Define Alcohol Product Types
All alcohol is divided into three parts—beer, wine and spirits. At least, those are the primary product types of beverage alcohol recognized by popular perception
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5 Essential Questions to Ask When Searching for a Compliance Partner
Managing beverage alcohol compliance and tax in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment takes expertise and a relentless attention to detail. Odds are, you didn’t get
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Ohio Court Rejects DtC Shipping from Illinois Retailers
In another blow to proponents of expanded direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of wine, a court in the Southern District of Ohio earlier this week ruled in
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Top Things to Know About Alcohol Advertising Rules and the Internet
Among the numerous rules and regulations that suppliers of beverage alcohol have to deal with, those governing the advertising and marketing of their products may
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Dispelling the Top 5 DtC Shipping Myths
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shipping can at times seem convoluted and increasingly complicated. States continue to evolve their DtC shipping requirements, which can understandably create some
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Compliance and Tax Considerations for Cider Producers
The summer months can be ideal for enjoying a hard cider, but it’s always a good time for cider producers to brush up on three-tier
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2022 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report
A lot has changed in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel since the January release of our Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report—changes in volume and value
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Can a State Restrict DtC Shipping of Alcohol into Other States?
The legal landscape for direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol is a hodgepodge of rules and regulations that vary from state to state. This follows the broad
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Massachusetts Announces Age Compliance Checks for DtC Shippers
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission in Massachusetts recently announced that they will be conducting Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks in retail stores and aimed at
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Beer/Malt New Product Registrations Inch Upward in Q2 2022
Smaller product categories in wine and beer/malt lead the way Summer has officially arrived, and with rising temperatures also come rising beverage alcohol product registrations.
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Three-Tier Distribution Tips for Distillers
The three-tier system is the most prevalent way that spirits are sold in the United States. We have compiled a comprehensive state-by-state guide that outlines