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The Massachusetts Senate is moving forward with legislation that would extend a series of pandemic-era rules into next year and beyond, including letting restaurants sell to-go cocktails until March 2022, an initiative the industry pushed hard to retain amid opposition from liquor stores. In addition, the legislation would allow cities... Read More

Dos Equis is launching Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer, the latest innovation to join the popular Mexican Import portfolio, inspired by the flavors of the classic West Texas drink: tequila, sparkling mineral water, and lime. Dos Equis Ranch Water is a hard seltzer with country soul, carefully crafted for... Read More

Martignetti Companies announced today that Mark Fisher, President of Sales and Marketing, will retire from the Company on October 1, 2021. Fisher has dedicated his professional life to the beverage alcohol industry for forty years. He was President and Chief Operating Officer of United Liquors prior to joining Martignetti. Following... Read More

Baystate Wine & Spirits is moving to a new location in February. Established in 2005, the wholesaler represents suppliers in the wine, spirits and beer markets and has been headquartered in Avon, Massachusetts for the past 10 years. The high rate of growth of existing and new suppliers allows for... Read More

Bask is a new take on hard seltzer that represents an opportunity for retailers to trade up drinkers in moments when they typically reach for lower margin light beers, and will keep hard seltzer drinkers engaged with a new, more flavorful alternative. Inspired by the palate of craft beer, Bask... Read More

October is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ month. Every year since the brand’s inception, Gin Lane 1751 has raised money and awareness for Breast Cancer Research by participating in numerous events, walks and various fundraisers. With many 2020 events and walks canceled due to the pandemic, the brand is stepping up its... Read More

Martignetti Companies joins the nation in recognizing America’s more than 3.5 million truck drivers that play a critical role maintaining supply chains for essential businesses across the country. This year National Truck Driver Appreciation Week takes on special significance for us considering the crucial role that our truck drivers and... Read More

Atlantic Beverage Distributors have reached an agreement to acquire Bayside Distributing’s wholesale operations. Bayside Distributing currently distributes over 60 beverages, food and snack brands throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The acquisition by Atlantic provides an influx of proven and established national non-alcoholic brands to enhance its current portfolio. The acquisition... Read More

West Cork Distillers, in partnership with its U.S. importer M.S. Walker, has introduced a new limited release IPA Cask Finished blended Irish Whiskey. This new release joins West Cork’s expanding line of craft whiskeys, which includes its popular Bourbon Cask, Black Reserve, 8-Year Single Malt Irish Whiskeys and a variety... Read More

Cumberland Farms, the convenience store giant that was leading the ballot initiative campaign, announced that it is dropping the ballot question that would allow more stores to sell beer and wine due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the company’s need to focus more on the health and safety of its... Read More