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# [BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-your-breakfast-briefing-434/
- Published: 2026-05-07T10:00:32.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-07T10:00:33.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Newsletter

***Good Morning and Happy Thursday, May 7, 2026.***

## [Swonger: Preserve Open Markets in UK, EU to Increase Exports, Add Jobs](https://bevnews.net/swonger-preserve-open-markets-in-uk-eu-to-increase-exports-add-jobs/)

To increase U.S. exports and create good-paying American jobs across the hospitality sector:

- exempt distilled spirits from any current or future tariffs;
- preserve open markets such as the EU and UK;
- swiftly implementing recently secured trade agreements; and
- pursue new agreements in priority export markets "will support the administration’s goals of increasing U.S. exports and creating ,”

## [Breakthru to Acquire RNDC's JV Stakes in JV Businesses in Indiana, Kentucky](https://bevnews.net/breakthru-to-acquire-rndcs-jv-stakes-in-jv-businesses-in-indiana-kentucky/)

**Breakthru Beverage Group, LLC** said it entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire **Republic National Distributing Co.**, LLC’s (RNDC) interests in its joint venture businesses with **National Wine & Spirits** (NWS) in Kentucky and Indiana.

## [John Anthony Expands into Tequila](https://bevnews.net/john-anthony/)

[John Anthony Wine & Spirits](https://johnanthonyws.com/?utm%5Fsource=press%5Frelease&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=may2026) is expanding into tequila through a new partnership with [Lo Siento Spirits](https://losientotequila.com/?ref=bevnews.net), launching Caliente nationally in July 2026, a cinnamon-infused blanco tequila designed for the “shot moment.”

## [Fire Destroys Winery Holding 4.5 Million Gallons](https://bevnews.net/fire-destroys-winery-holding-4-5-million-gallons/)

The cause of a fire that destroyed a Mattawa, Wash., winery remains unknown.

## [European Winemakers Seek UN Recognition of Wine's Historical Value](https://bevnews.net/european-winemakers-seek-un-recognition-of-wines-historical-value/)

How do you answer the anti-alcohol "public health" advocates. One way is to highlight the historical role wine has played.

## [Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Exec Director to Retire](https://bevnews.net/zinfandel-advocates-producers-exec-director-to-retire/)

**Rebecca Robinson** will retire as executive director of Zinfandel Advocates & Produceers effective June 30.

## [Breakthrough No/Low Alc Aroma Technology Enters U.S. Market](https://bevnews.net/breakthrough-no-low-alc-aroma-technology-enters-u-s-market/)

“In wine, the challenge has never been removing alcohol, it has been preserving what matters: aromatic integrity and wine character," said . This is what Solos solves at scale,” **Niv Benyehuda,** CEO of **Solos**, a global leader in aroma recovery for premium dealcoholized beverages.

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