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Champagne Shipments Eased 2% in 2024

In 2025, Champagne shipments account for 266 million bottles, a slight decline of just under 2% compared to 2024 (271.4 million). the Comite Champagne said. . Exports indicate a very slight decline to nearly 152 million bottles (compared to 153.2 million in 2024); confirming the resilience and major importance

No Clear Evidence Cannabis-Based Medicines Relieve Chronic Nerve Pain

There is no clear evidence that cannabis-based medicines provide pain relief for chronic neuropathic pain, an updated Cochrane review finds. Chronic neuropathic pain is caused by nerve damage. Existing medications help only a minority of patients, driving interest in alternatives, such as cannabis-based medicines. These can include herbal

[BND] Kane's Beverage Week

Dear Subscriber: Here's this week's edition of Kane's Beverage Week. There are several new stories, all with headlines in red. Our lead story is important – a new study finds Americans are bearing virtually all the cost of President Trump's tariffs. And he

Mission Bell Winery Lays Off 200 as Contract with Gallo Ends

Mission Bell Winery, one of the wineries divested by Constellation Brands in 2020, is laying off about 200 workers as a “transitionary supply contract” with Gallo for the making, cellaring and storing its Black Box brand. The contract was part of CBrands sale of the winery.

U.S. Consumers Pay Cost of Trump's Tariffs Almost Alone: Study

If it gives you any comfort, the bev/al industry isn’t the only one paying for Donald Trump’s tariffs. American business and consumers in general are paying for Donald Trump’s tariffs. That’s the conclusion of a new study which analyzed more than 25 million shipment records

Charles Merinoff to Receive WSWA Lifetime Leadership Award

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) said Charles “Charlie” Merinoff, Co-Chairman and principal founder of Breakthru Beverage Group, will receive the 2026 Lifetime Leadership Award at Access LIVE 2026 on Wednesday, Feb. 4. He began his career in the family’s beverage distribution business in 1980 and later

Kentucky Distillers Assn. Names Gigi DaDan as Board Chair

Kentucky Distillers’ Association elects Gigi DaDan, general manager of Louisville Distilling Co., which owns Angel's Envy, chair of the Board of Directors. She succeeds Ken Lewis, founder of New Riff Distilling, who becomes immediate past chair. Alongside DaDan, the Board also named David Salmon, COO/Founder of Jackson