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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-your-breakfast-briefing-392/
- Published: 2026-01-29T11:00:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-29T11:00:54.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

***Good Morning, and Happy Thursday, January 29, 2026.***

## [Columbia Distributing to Acquire Point Blank Distributing](https://bevnews.net/columbia-distributing-to-acquire-point-blank-distributing/)

Columbia Distributing agreed to acquire Point Blank Distributing, a respected Oregon craft-focused distributor

## [LVMH W&S Sales Fall 9%, Operating Profit Plunges 25%](https://bevnews.net/lvmh-2/)

Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy reports sales for its wine and spirits business declined 9% in 2025 to 5.358 billion euros (roughly $6.420 billion US). On an organic basis, LVMH's sales fell 5%, it said. Wine & Spirits profit from recurring operations plunged 25% 

## [Johnson Brothers to Rep St. Supéry in 5 More States](https://bevnews.net/johnson-brothers-to-rep-st-supery-in-5-more-states/)

Johnson Brothers said it expanded its relationship with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery into five additional markets.

## [Johnson Brothers Adds 2 States to Folio Footprint](https://bevnews.net/johnson-brothers-adds-2-states-to-folio-footprint/)

Oxford Street Merchants, the luxury division of Johnson Brothers, said it added Indiana and Hawaii to its distribution partnership with Folio Fine Wine Partners, effective Feb. 1.

## [Delicato Said to Leave RNDC for Johnson, BreakThru](https://bevnews.net/delicato-said-to-leave-rndc-for-johnson-breakthru/)

Delicato Family Wines is said to be expanding its relationships with Johnson Brothers and Breakthru Beverage Group. RNDC is the loser in this reshuffle.

## [Higher Lifetime Alc Drinking Linked to Greater Colorectal Cancer Risk](https://bevnews.net/higher-lifetime-alc-drinking-linked-to-greater-colorectal-cancer-risk/)

Current drinkers with an average lifetime intake of more than 14 drinks per week have a 25% greater risk of developing colorectal cancer and a 95% higher risk of developing rectal cancer compared with drinkers with an average lifetime alcohol intake of less than one drink a week. 

## [Absolut, Tabasco Brand Launch Spicy Vodka](https://bevnews.net/absolut-tabasco-brand-launch-spicy-vodka/)

Now available in the U.S. and rolling out across 50+ markets worldwide, Absolut Tabasco comes from two iconic industry leaders who are redefining flavor. 

## [State Line Distillery Launches a Smoked Gin](https://bevnews.net/state-line-distillery-launches-a-smoked-gin/)

Smoked gin is emerging as a significant subcategory within craft spirits, and State Line Distillery positions itself at the forefront of the trend with the Feb. 1 release of its Lapsang Smoked Gin.

## [Bud Light's Super Bowl Giveaway](https://bevnews.net/bud-light/)

This weekend, fans of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are being invited to visit their home team's stadium for a chance to win a keg's worth of beer or a grand prize of two Super Bowl LX tickets. 

## [Peroni Nastro Azzurro: New Campaign, Gold Bottles](https://bevnews.net/peroni-nastro-azzurro-new-campaign-gold-bottles/)

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the No. 1 Italian beer brand, announced a new lifestyle campaign, "Here For The Nastro Azzurro" with Emmy Award-winning Italian-American chef, author and TV personality, Giada De Laurentiis, and limited-edition gold bottles for fans just in time for the most celebrated time for winter sports.

## [Tablas Creek Names New Winemaking Leaders](https://bevnews.net/tablas-creek-names-new-winemaking-leaders/)

Tablas Creek Vineyard said it promoted Chelsea Franchi to Director of Winemaking from assistant winemaker and Craig Hamm to Winemaker. Longtime Winemaker Neil Collins will step into the role of Director of Production

## [Jennifer Dieckmann Promoted to Sonoma Winegrowers Exec Director](https://bevnews.net/jennifer-dieckmann-promoted-to-sonoma-winegrowers-exec-director/)

Sonoma County Winegrowers names Jennifer Dieckmann, the organization’s chief operating officer, has been named executive director, taking over day-to-day operations from chief executive officer Karissa Kruse, who will remain CEO.

## [Fed Holds Rates Steady](https://bevnews.net/fed-holds-rates-steady/)

You can expect the Federal Reserve to make two more 1/4-point cuts in interest rates, ING says, noting that it left monetary policy unchanged in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.

## KL[G PR Reps Blue Chair Bay Rum, Bear Fight Whiskey](https://bevnews.net/klg-pr-reps-blue-chair-bay-rum-bear-fight-whiskey/)

KLG PR said it now represents Blue Chair Bay Rum and Bear Fight Whiskey.

## [NABCA Legal Symposium March 15-17](https://bevnews.net/nabca-legal-symposium-march-15-17/)

The National Alcohol Beverage Control Association's 33rd annual symposium of alcohol beverage law and regulation will begin Sunday, March 15 and end in the afternoon of March 17.

## [How Businesses Thrive Through Generations](https://bevnews.net/how-businesses-thrive-through-generations/)

Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education presents Built to Last: How Businesses Thrive Through Generations, a conversation with iconic company representatives to examine how they remain relevant and resilient amid shifting markets and evolving consumer expectations. 

***Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel***