Tag Archive: TTB
News Briefs for October 4, 2016
•Under current law, a wine labeled with an appellation—whether it’s Napa Valley, Finger Lakes or Rocky Knob—must be made with fruit primarily from that appellation (at least 75% in some areas, 85% in others) and be “fully finished” within that state or a neighboring one. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 4, 2016News Briefs for May 3, 2016
•While supermarket giant Kroger has elected not to partner with Southern Wine & Spirits on a shelf management program for beverage alcohol, industry sources tell SND that Southern remains confident that the concept can work, and that it would still be interested in aligning with other retailers on the program model if it can get further clearance from the U.S. alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau (TTB). Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 3, 2016TTB Offers Clarification On Recent Tied-House Ruling
After handing down guidance last month related to tied-house laws—in response to queries on Kroger’s plan to allow Southern Wine & Spirits to oversee its shelf displays—the TTB has issued further clarification with a set of frequently asked questions and answers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 17, 2016DISCUS, Wine Institute Weigh In On TTB’s Kroger-SWS Ruling
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute have issued a statement advising their members against participating in retailer Kroger’s initiative to allow distributor Southern Wine & Spirits to set its shelf display plans and accept voluntary payment from suppliers to help pay for it. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 16, 2016TWE To Provide Calorie Info For All Its Wines
Treasury Wine Estates is set to provide calorie info for its entire bottled wine portfolio, claiming to be the first wine company to do so. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 7, 2015
