[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Trump Bans Imports of Canadian Alcohol

President Trump banned the import of Canadian beerk wine, cider, whiskies, vodka and other spirits, effective Sept. 29. In a presidential proclamation, Trump said the action was in response to Canadian provinces "banning the purchase, distribution, or retailing of U.S. alcoholic beverages while not banning or similarly restricting such products from other countries. "This discrimination places the commerce of the United States at a disadvantage compared to the commerce of other countries; and

Majority of Americans Want Trump to Make Tradeoffs with Canada in Dispute

By nearly three-to-one, more Americans oppose than support the U.S. placing additional tariffs on Canada (57% oppose, 20% support, 21% don’t know)A new Ipsos poll finds.

A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should be willing to make tradeoffs with Canada, even if it means it doesn’t get most of what it wants (68%), rather than take a tough stance and insist on getting most of what it wants (25%). A plurality of Americans (46%) feel that the U.S. is more responsible....

Late Summer Alc Demand 'Subdued': NIQ

The latest weekly results from NIQ reinforce a familiar industry narrative. Beer continues to lead category declines, while Wine and Spirits remain firmly in negative territory. Even top-performing markets are beginning to show cracks, NIQ says. Meanwhile, Prepared Cocktails have yet to regain growth momentum, leaving Total Alcohol without a meaningful growth driver as the industry heads into Labor Day weekend. For the third consecutive week, dollar sales of Prepared Cocktails declined

Josh Cellars Unveils Reserve Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

Josh Cellars, America’s No. 1 selling premium wine brand, is expanding its Reserve portfolio with the introduction of Josh Cellars Reserve Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc. Rolling out nationally this month, the new wine reflects growing demand for premium Sauvignon Blanc and appellation-driven wines that deliver both quality and regional distinction. The launch underscores Josh Cellars' ongoing commitment to evolving alongside consumer preferences. This newest addition to the Josh Cellars Reserv

Campari Group Launches Sarti to a New Generation of U.S. Aperitivo Drinkers

Campari Group is bringing one of Europe's fastest-growing aperitifs stateside. It joins Campari Group's spritz portfolio alongside Campari, Aperol and Crodino. "Sarti Spritz's viral rise reflects a growing appetite for brands that feel bold, expressive and made for the way people connect today," said Allison Varone, Head of Marketing, Campari America. "Sarti, our newest addition, strengthens our spritz portfolio and underscores our continued commitment to the category, which we see as an import

Thanks for Reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel