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Age Verification Reminders for DtC Shippers
States have recently announced an uptick in age verification checks, including Massachusetts, which will be focusing on direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shippers through the end of
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5 Highlights from the First Annual DtC Spirits Shipping Report
Sovos ShipCompliant recently released the first annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report, in partnership with the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). The report features in-depth analysis
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Proposition 125 Passes in Colorado
The results are in—Coloradoans will soon be able to purchase wine in more stores than ever before. Proposition 125 allows for “grocery stores, convenience stores
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Is Delaware DtC Wine Shipping Right Around the Corner?
Delaware State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley) plans to introduce legislation that will open up direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping to Delawareans. Currently, state residents
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Beverage Alcohol Regulation in 2022 – A Year in Review
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to look back and reflect on the year that was. For beverage alcohol regulation, 2022 saw an
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How Can Direct-to-Consumer and Three-Tier Complement One Another?
Historically, the three-tier and direct-to-consumer (DtC) channels for beverage alcohol have operated independently, sometimes even viewing the other as competition. But in reality, there are
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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