Experienced And Knowledgeable With Both The Alcohol beverage Industry And The Law
Alcohol makers must follow strict rules to put "organic" on their labels before putting them on the shelves. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) set these rules. These agencies ensure that labels...
Looking back at 2024, we saw significant legal changes in the alcohol beverage industry, especially in Florida. These changes will affect producers, distributors and retailers in the coming years. Bigger wine bottles allowed One of the biggest changes in Florida's...
The New Tariffs on Spirits: How They Will Impact the U.S. Beverage Industry The possible imposition of a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump is poised to significantly impact various stakeholders in the U.S. beverage industry. We...
Any entity that wants to sell alcohol at an event in Florida must ensure they have the proper license to do so. Whether someone is hosting a large festival or a small private party, all state and local regulations must be followed. The type of license necessary...
When businesses work together, they usually define their relationships through contracts. Contract breaches can occur in several ways. For instance, one party may fail to perform the duties outlined in the contract altogether, violating the agreement. On the other...
Recently, we discussed labeling requirements for non-alcoholic beverages. Detailed and accurate labeling is very strict in the alcoholic beverage industry. Different types of alcohol have different labeling regulations. Here, we’ll take a look at an increasingly...
Entering the world of alcohol importing in Florida is an exciting venture, but it comes with unique challenges. Understanding Florida's three-tier alcohol distribution system is crucial for successfully bringing your unique spirits to the Sunshine State’s diverse...
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau considers "non-alcoholic beer" to be among a special class of products which includes low-alcohol beverages, whether they are hard seltzers, malt beverages or variations on traditional beer. Some drinks really do have 0.0%...
If you work in the alcohol industry, then going into partnership is a real possibility. Maybe you started out brewing on a small scale, and now that you have your recipes and process sorted you want to expand to selling to more than just your friend’s bar. Or perhaps...
In Florida, if you want a license to sell beer, wine or spirits, you have to get a license. That means passing the scrutiny of those at the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) – which is a division of the Department of Business and Professional...
