How Retailers are Managing in the Coronavirus Era
Off-premise sales are booming, yet protocol, consumer behavior, and regulations present new challenges
Tag: News
LATEST
EU Wines and Spirits Spared 100 Percent Tariff Hike
The Trump Administration announced that the 25 percent tariffs imposed in October on many EU wines and spirits would remain in place, for now
How to Stay Informed About Tariffs and How to Take Action
As the threat of increased tariffs remains soberingly real, a vocal group of industry activists share what you need to know—and do
Unveiling the Master Sommelier Exam Cheating Scandal Fallout
Delve into the aftermath of the 2018 scandal as candidates and Master Sommeliers advocate for reform
Uncertainty Over Tariff Outcome Continues to Take a Toll
The looming threat of 100 percent tariffs is already costing jobs, hurting businesses, and causing instability as the wine industry braces for a decision from D.C.
Our Most-Read Articles of 2019
From the latest trends in craft beer to the science of wine, here’s a look back at the stories that resonated most
With Threat of 100 Percent Tariffs on EU Wines and Spirits, Fears Loom Large
Proposed higher tariffs on expanded list of European wines could devastate business, say importers and retailers
Tariffs on Wine and Whiskey Are Here—Now What?
Importers, wholesalers, and retailers are scrambling to soften the blow of the new 25 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. on beverages from EU nations
The Increasing Threat of the Spotted Lanternfly
An invasive species that has decimated Pennsylvania vineyards may soon spread to other states
Drinks Industry Leaders Speak Out on Looming EU Trade War
Proposed EU tariffs will hurt U.S. businesses and consumers, say alcohol beverage trade groups
SevenFifty Daily’s Most-Read Stories of the Last Two Years
In celebration of our second anniversary, we share the stories that have resonated most with our readers
Complaints of Nonpayment Mount Against Wine Awesomeness
Amid claims that the online wine club is not paying suppliers, cofounder Logan Lee says, “We are not a Fyre Festival”
Empire Merchants Launches New Craft Distribution Arm
The division, Independent Spirits, will focus exclusively on smaller suppliers
The Government Shutdown Is Over (for Now), but the Hits Keep Coming
The TTB’s closure will cost the drinks industry millions in the months to come
Our Top Spirits Stories of 2018
From global cocktail trends to bartenders’ nights from hell, these were the most popular spirits stories of the year
Our Top Wine Stories of 2018
From tasting room disasters to esoteric science topics, here are the wine stories our readers loved most this year
Our Top Beer Stories of 2018
From sake-yeast experiments to carbonation-free styles, these are the beer stories that most resonated with our readers
Our Most-Read Articles of 2018
From groundbreaking innovations to cheating scandals, these are the stories that got people talking this year
New Test May Prevent Exploding Beer Bottles
The invention detects diastaticus contamination, which has led to millions of dollars in product recalls in recent years
6 Master Sommeliers Regain Titles After Exam Invalidation
After a cheating scandal stripped 23 new MSs of their titles, six have regained them in a December retest
A New Era for U.S. Wine-Labeling Laws
Recent disputes find winemakers and legislators reconsidering America’s laissez-faire attitude toward veracity in wine labeling
Clairin Casimir Rhum Recalled for Lead Contamination
What you need to know about the TTB’s recall of the Haitian eaux-de-vie
Cheating Scandal Invalidates Latest Master Sommelier Tasting Exam
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, reports that passing candidates must retake the tasting portion
4 New Masters of Wine Share the Lessons They Learned
North America’s newest MWs discuss insights and rewards that go beyond the certification
