Monthly Archive: May 2019
Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 28, 2019
•Kansas City, Missouri-based J. Rieger & Co. is set to open its new distillery and visitor experience to the public on July 12. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2019Interview, Part 1: Bill Silver, President, New Markets, CannaCraft
Bill Silver was formerly Dean of the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University, where he played a key role in establishing the Wine Business Institute and its Wine Spectator Learning Center as training grounds for the next generation of wine industry leadership. Early last year, Silver transitioned to the cannabis industry, joining Santa Rosa-based producer and distributor CannaCraft. As the company’s president, new markets, Silver is focused on growing the business as it navigates the complex landscape of the newly regulated cannabis industry. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller recently caught up with Silver to get an update on those efforts. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2019Former Diageo Executive Peter McDonough Named CEO Of Trait Biosciences
Vancouver, Canada-based Trait Biosciences, which is focused on cannabinoid production within the cannabis and hemp industries, has named Diageo veteran Peter McDonough as CEO. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2019Cannabis Briefs for May 28, 2019
•California has reported cannabis tax revenue for the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2019Wine Spectator: Canned Wine Comes Of Age
Cans are one of the fastest-growing forms of alternative wine packaging on the market—a burgeoning category that also includes bag-in-box and Tetra Paks. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 24, 2019News Briefs for May 24, 2019
•Marchesi Antinori has renewed its distribution agreement with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in the U.S. for five years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 24, 2019
