On May 28, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a ruling (Ruling 2013-2) allowing for voluntary labeling of serving facts and nutritional information on alcohol beverage labels.  The ruling allows “serving facts” statements that include the serving size, the number of servings per container, the number of calories, and the number … Read more

Some 38 WineAmerica Board and State Association Council members gathered May 13-15 for WineAmerica’s annual spring policy briefing, board meeting, and Hill visits. What a time it was to be in the nation’s capitol, as so many critical issues were being debated in both the House and Senate during the week! Day One started with … Read more

The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, of which WineAmerica is a member. Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants … Read more

The following is a press release from the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance on the passage of the Senate version of the 2013 Farm Bill.  WineAmerica is a member of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance today commended the efforts of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking … Read more

The TTB has issued a new Industry Circular outlining the guidelines for social media advertising by wineries, breweries and distilleries.  This includes Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Mobile Apps, and Blogs.  The industry circular can be viewed by following this link: http://www.ttb.gov/industry_circulars/archives/2013/13-01.html Also, here is a reposting of an article WineAmerica published covering advetising. If you … Read more