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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...
The question of whether marijuana should be legal for recreational use in Florida will be on the ballot this November for voters to decide. If they vote to legalize it, that could open up the market for a wide range of cannabis-infused products, from edibles to...
Mead, which is a type of alcohol that’s been made for centuries, has undergone a resurgence. Helped along by TV shows like “Vikings” and a general interest in old-world craftsmanship, a lot of folks have learned how to turn honey into spirits in their own homes. They...
The growing popularity of craft beer offers a potentially lucrative opportunity for the business-minded. A love of crafting unique brews and a well-developed business plan can lead to long-term success. Of course, you can expect a few hurdles along the way, such as...
The label of your alcoholic beverage plays a crucial purpose, as it allows you to provide consumers with adequate information about its identity and quality. However, what you include on your label is regulated by both federal and state laws. Here is what to know...
Many breweries and wineries choose to sell their products only in person, but that may not always bring in the income they need. To expand their reach, some opt to offer online sales and shipping. Any winery or brewery owner who opts to ship alcohol must ensure...
Maintaining competition with other alcoholic beverage businesses often requires the use of patents. A patent allows an alcohol beverage business to secure its unique brewing innovations, including the brewing process, compositions of matter and apparatuses. A patent...
Ryan Malkin, Principal Attorney of Malkin Law, spoke with BevNet about the latest decision in the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission case against five e-commerce retailers for shipping alcohol direct-to-consumer without a license. The retailers will pay civil...
Recently, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) announced their "victory" against the illegal online sale of liquor in Tennessee. Five online liquor stores have agreed to pay more than $50,000 in penalties for allegedly selling and shipping liquor to...
