Diageo - Dear Dave: Where is the Debate?  Source: Jefferies February 2, 2026 After over 80 meetings with investors following the publication of our report, we summarise key feedback. Bears are worried around category growth, in particular the US, and Diageo's share...

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a new bill that would allow licensed retailers to offer alcohol delivery and curbside pickup, expanding how residents can purchase beer, wine, and liquor. Supporters say it modernizes current alcohol laws, while some critics...

Sens. Pitch Hemp Regulation Bill Following Passage Of Ban Source: https://www.law360.com/ December 12, 2025 U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would regulate products with hemp-derived cannabinoids, with an emphasis on age gating,...

Texas: Texas Constitution May Bar Lawmakers From Hemp THC Ban in Special Session The constitution limits special sessions to legislative subjects designated by the governor, who called for lawmakers to consider only regulation. Source: Cannabis Business Times By Tony...

I traded booze for THC drinks. But are there hidden risks? By Arwa Mahdawi, Having a 5mg THC seltzer or infused cocktail in the evening scratches the “I need to unwind” itch with seemingly no immediate negative effects, like a hangover. Illustration: Jimmy Turrell/The...

With Bans Looming, Booming Hemp-Beverage Business Eyes an Alliance With Beer Source: https://vinepair.com/ July 21, 2025 The panel was called “Building the Category Together,” and it almost went off without a hitch last Thursday at the second annual Hemp Beverage...

The Senate Appropriations Committee Approved Legislation to Ban Hemp THC Products Source: Beverage Information Group By Krystina Skibo July 16, 2025 The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a bill that contains provisions hemp industry stakeholders say would...

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation instead The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature. Source: https://www.texastribune.org/ June 24,...

Principles for Cannabis and Intoxicating Hemp (Link) Source: Brewers Association June 27, 2025 The past decade has given rise to an extremely confusing situation where intoxicating products made from cannabis or hemp (as defined in the 2018 federal Farm Bill) have...

Good afternoon ABC Stores Members, As we hit the midway point of June, we wanted to share some timely industry insights that highlight where the spirits sector is headed—and how we can stay ahead. 📈 C-Stores on the Rise in Spirits SalesConvenience stores are becoming...