Opici Goes With Breakthru and Classic Wines In California

New Jersey-based Opici Wines & Spirits has appointed Breakthru Beverage and Classic Wines as its California distributors, effective September 1. Continue reading →

News Briefs for August 18, 2025

Non-Alcohol Spirits Gaining Traction In The U.S.

Non-alcohol spirits posted big growth numbers last year, and they’re continuing to expand rapidly in 2025, with some predicting the category will top $1 billion in value in less than 10 years. Continue reading →

Midwest Chain Hy-Vee Sees Consumers Hunting Value In 2025

Employee-owned grocery chain Hy-Vee Inc., with annual sales of more than $13 billion, operates nearly 300 stores in eight midwestern states, most of which sell wine, spirits, or beer in some capacity. Continue reading →

News Briefs for August 15, 2025

•California’s Grounded Wine Co., founded by winemaker Josh Phelps, has appointed Skurnik Wines & Spirits as its California distributor. Continue reading →

Interview, Part 2: Foley Family Wines & Spirits President Shawn Schiffer

In the second part of our interview, Foley Family Wines & Spirits president Shawn Schiffer drills down on developments across the company’s spirits portfolio, which has seen rapid expansion recently and includes both owned and agency brands across Tequila, Bourbon, vodka, gin, Scotch and Irish whiskies, liqueurs, and canned cocktails. Continue reading →