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USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $300,000 to Promote U.S. Distilled Spirits in India
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) […]
Read MoreColorado Becomes 28th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 20 , a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, on Friday. This makes Colorado the […]
Read MoreCoalition Urges Veto of Fee Increase on Alcohol in Mississippi
Hike would be second in two years, would raise prices for consumers and cost Mississippi jobs The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members
Distilled Spirits Council Issues New Barrel Handling Safety Guide Available to All Industry Members Free DISCUS Academy Webinar on New Guide Scheduled for June 17 WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits […]
Read MoreBill to Allow Consumers to Decide on Seven-Day Spirits Sales Approved by Committee
H. 4231 allows local option elections to authorize seven-day spirits sales and now heads to the full Senate for consideration Today, the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee approved H. 4231 which […]
Read MoreMassachusetts Becomes 27th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the supplemental budget bill, which includes a key provision to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult […]
Read MoreBill to make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Massachusetts Heads to Governor’s Desk
Temporary measure expired on April 1 The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed its supplemental budget bill, which includes a key provision to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support […]
Read MoreFive-Year Extension of Cocktails To-Go Signed into Law in New York
Measure also included increased market access for spirits consumers New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the budget which included a five-year extension for cocktails to-go from restaurants, bars and […]
Read MoreAbeer Naqvi Named Chief People Officer at Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.org
WASHINGTON —The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and Responsibility.org today announced Abeer Naqvi as chief people officer for both organizations. In this role, Naqvi will serve on the senior leadership team and oversee all […]
Read MoreDISCUS Academy Launches Sustainability Certificate Program
DISCUS Academy Launches Sustainability Certificate Program for Professionals in the Spirits Industry WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a new DISCUS Academy curriculum, the […]
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