Private label arrangements can bring in new sales channels and revenue streams. However, a craft beverage producer should carefully evaluate whether...
Craft Beverage Producers take note – Native American names are off limits
Craft beverage producers take a significant risk in using product names that reference Native American Indians and their culture. Even when used wit...
AT THE CROSSROADS OF TRADEMARK AND LIQUOR LAW
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of regulations ...
False Advertising Claims Are Becoming Commonplace
Stevia In The Raw was marketed as an “all natural sweetener.” The problem was that it contained GMOs. The Stevia leaves undergo extensive chem...
Liquor & Grocery Stores Now Being Subject to TTB Inspections of Shelf Plans and Schematics
The federal TTB issued its first 2016 ruling (2016-1) announcing its efforts to identify non-compliance with tied house rules prohibiting breweries, w...
Monster strikes again, this time against NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch
NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch engaged in a short lived trademark fight with Monster Energy Co. over his “Beast Mode” nickname. Lynch has “Beast ...
Seemingly contradictory interpretations of the farm winery law by the Authority
Even though cider is apple wine, New York State Liquor Authority Licensing Unit 1 advises that custom production of wine for customers does not includ...
Survey on social media use by wine drinkers should be leveraged by wine retailers
How do wine drinkers use social media? 44% used it to discuss wine 47% looked up wine prices 54% tried to get wine information 51% asked friends for w...
What wines should be on your menu?
US wine drinkers in a recent survey by the Wine Institute indicated that they prefer fruity, semi-sweet red wines. The most popular varietals were Mer...
Roadside farm stands can only source hard cider from farm wineries
Roadside farm market licensees may sell wine produced by up to two duly licensed farm wineries or special wineries or micro-wineries [ABCL §76-f]. ...