Wine

How to Acquire Barcodes for Your Alcohol Beverage Products

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Ensuring your alcohol beverage products have the correct barcodes is crucial for smooth market entry and retail operations. Barcodes, or UPCs, are essential for proper scanning, tracking, and inventory management at retail locations. The requirements for these barcodes can vary significantly depending on the type of beverage and the state regulations. To obtain a barcode […]

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Understanding Bottle Deposits and Redemption Labeling for Alcohol Beverages

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When your alcohol beverage company ventures into a new market, you might be focused on securing licenses, finding distributors, and establishing sales channels. However, one crucial detail that’s easy to overlook is whether your labels comply with the specific bottle deposit and redemption requirements of that state. These requirements can vary significantly from one state

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What Are Allowable Revisions to TTB COLAs?

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For many manufacturers, designing labeling and branding is never truly final. Designs, branding, addresses, and dates often change. Additionally, basic product details may evolve since the label was initially approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“). Fortunately, you may not always need to resubmit your label to the TTB for every

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How to Relocate Your New York Alcohol Facility: NYSLA Petition for Removal Guide

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Expanding your operations? Found a better facility? Moving within the state? Then you need to understand the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”) Petition for Removal process. If you’re planning to relocate your licensed premises, there are several important steps to consider. One of the key requirements is completing a Petition for Removal, submitting it

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What is Alcohol-Removed or Dealcoholized Wine?

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As the demand for more health forward beverages continues to rise, wine companies are increasingly turning their attention to a new category of wines: alcohol-removed or dealcoholized wines. With consumers increasingly mindful of their alcohol consumption and caloric intake, these wines offer a compelling alternative for those seeking the taste of wine without the higher

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What is a TTB Bond? Who is Required to Have a TTB Bond?

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If you are applying for for a federal basic distilled spirits plant, bonded winery, or brewer’s notice, the question of whether you need a bond on file with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) is likely on your mind. This element, embedded within the federal basic permit application, is both complex and

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