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Yearly Archive: 2020

With Medical Market Booming, Pennsylvania Governor Urges Adult-Use Legalization

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is mounting a new legalization push for adult-use cannabis, as medical sales in the state continue to skyrocket, offering evidence of robust demand and an untapped revenue opportunity. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 1, 2020

Cannabis Briefs for September 1, 2020

•Los Angeles-based CannaFame has launched three brands in the California market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 1, 2020

California’s Super-Premium Sparkling Wines Rack Up Retail Gains

The U.S. sparkling wine market continues to see solid growth, adding nearly a half-million cases to its total last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2020

Tequila, Cognac, Irish Whiskey Drive Off-Premise Spirits Growth

Off-premise spirits sales continue to perform robustly, rising 24% by value and 21% by volume in IRI channels for the 4-week period ending August 9. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2020

News Briefs for August 31, 2020

•Four Roses 2020 Limited Edition, Blanton’s Straight From the Barrel, and newcomers from Ardbeg and GlenDronach are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2020

U.S. Becomes Top Market for New Zealand Wines

New Zealand wine exports to the United States reached another all-time high in the 12-month period ended in June, as shipments increased 8.3% to 9.2 million 9-liter cases, according to Statistics New Zealand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 28, 2020

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