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Evolution, innovation emphasized in WSWA State of the Industry Address

Dina Opici delivers opening address at Access LIVE 2025

February 6, 2025

Addressing more than 2,000 attendees representing 70 wholesaler companies, Dina Opici, president of Opici Family Distributing and chairwoman of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), delivered the State of the Industry address at Access LIVE 2025.

Luxardo Del Santo Herbal Liqueur

February 6, 2025

Luxardo, a renowned Italian brand and producer of liqueurs and spirits for modern and classic cocktails, introduced Luxardo Del Santo Herbal Liqueur in the United States.

Absolut releases new ready-to-serve and ready-to-drink cocktails

New lineup includes Espresso Martini and Classic Cosmopolitan

Staff Beverage Industry

February 4, 2025

Absolut, a brand Pernod Ricard USA, New York, announced the launch of new ready-to-serve (RTS) and ready-to-drink (RTD) flavor offerings including flavor expansions to both the Absolut Ocean Spray RTD line and Absolut RTD Cocktails.

Kickstand Cocktails’ spicy flavor lineup

February 4, 2025

Kickstand Cocktails announced the launch of its latest innovation: a refreshed flavor portfolio featuring zero carbs, no added sugar and 110 calories in four all-natural flavors.

Associations urge action, express concern on recent tariffs

Ingredients, spirits among industries impacted by order

Staff Beverage Industry

February 3, 2025

Following President Donald J. Trump planned implementation of a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% additional tariff on imports from China, associations issued statements noting impact on consumer packaged goods and ingredient sectors.

Coalition urge exclusions of spirits, wines from tariffs

Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition sends letter to President Trump

Staff Beverage Industry

January 31, 2025

The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition sent a letter today to President Donald J. Trump highlighting the special nature of the U.S. spirits and wine sectors and urging these products be excluded from any new or universal tariffs.

Josh Cellars Non-Alcoholic Sparkling

January 31, 2025

Josh Cellars introduced its first ever non-alcohol selection: Josh Cellars Non-Alcoholic Sparkling.

D'USSÉ cognac releases Year of the Snake gift box

Staff Beverage Industry

January 29, 2025

D'USSÉ cognac released the limited-edition gift box commemorating the Year of the Snake for Lunar New Year.

Penelope Bourbon’s Havana

January 29, 2025

Penelope Bourbon announced its latest innovation in cask-finished bourbon with the release of Havana.

Martell releases Cordon Bleu Lunar New Year Limited Edition by Wu Jian’an

Staff Beverage Industry

January 28, 2025

Martell introduced the Martell Cordon Bleu Lunar New Year Limited Edition to celebrate the elegance and symbolism of this zodiac year, the Year of the Snake.