ABCC’S CHIEF MAHONY RECEIVES 11TH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP IN ALCOHOL REGULATION AWARD
The Center for Alcohol Policy announced Frederick “Ted” Mahony, Chief Investigator of the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, is the recipient of the Eleventh Annual Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award. The award, which recognizes a specific program, agency, or person who oversees the alcohol industry and promotes public health and... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES MOURNS THE LOSS OF NICK BOURKE, FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE WINE DIRECTOR
Martignetti announced the passing of Nick Bourke, their former Vice President of Corporate Wine for Martignetti Companies. Bourke passed away after a two-year battle with ALS. Bourke was an inspirational leader at the company for thirty-five years until his retirement in 2021. Throughout his career, he earned the respect and... Read More
INTRODUCING SMOKE LAB SAFFRON FLAVORED VODKA
India’s NV Group and SMOKE LAB Vodka announce the debut of a special release, SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka in the US. SMOKE LAB Saffron marries India’s finest, award-winning vodka with Kashmiri Saffron, the rarest and most coveted type of saffron cultivated from the valley of Kashmir. The result is a... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES TO ACQUIRE QUALITY BEVERAGE
Martignetti Companies has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quality Beverage LP. Quality Beverage is a leading distributor of beer and alternative beverages in Massachusetts, representing the Anheuser-Busch InBev and Constellation portfolios in addition to a variety of other domestic and imported brands. Owned by the... Read More
WSWA NAMES SAV MOR SPIRITS’ BEN WEINER RETAILER COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) announced Ben Weiner of Sav Mor Spirits as the 2023 Retailer Community Service Award recipient. “Ben has been a champion for beverage retailers at the national level for many years, serving on the board of directors of American Beverage Licensees. Despite his humble... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES LAUNCHES MARTIGNETTI EXCHANGE E-COMMERCE SOLUTION
Martignetti Companies announced the launch of Martignetti Exchange, a state-of-the-art online ordering, and account management solution for beverage wholesale customers in Massachusetts. Martignetti Exchange is a secure, convenient, self-service platform, giving on and off-premise customers the power to search Martignetti’s entire portfolio of brands, navigate pricing, place orders, pay bills,... Read More
ABCC MINIMUM PURCHASE AGE COMPLIANCE CHECKS
The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Enforcement Division will be conducting Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks in municipalities throughout the Commonwealth starting on March 1, 2023, and continuing through September 30, 2023 Further, Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks will be conducted to address the sale of alcoholic beverages through Direct Wine Shipper licensees starting on... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES TO ACQUIRE CONNECTICUT‘S HARTLEY & PARKER
Martignetti Companies announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc. in Connecticut, further expanding the Company’s footprint in New England. Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc., based in Stratford, is a premiere statewide distributor of fine wines and spirits, owned by the Rosenberg... Read More
MARTIGNETTI RENEWS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH DEUTSCH FAMILY WINE & SPIRITS
Martignetti Companies has announced the renewal of a multi-state distribution agreement with Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, a leading, family-run importer and marketer of award-winning wine and spirits from around the world. Building on a track record of success, the five-year agreement represents a substantial commitment by both companies dedicated... Read More
MARTIGNETTI COMPANIES APPOINTS JESSICA CYR TO VICE PRESIDENT, SALES EXECUTION
Martignetti Companies has promoted Jessica Cyr to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales Execution, effective October 31, 2022. Cyr most recently served as Assistant Vice President, Sales Operations, where she was a driving force behind the Company’s Organizational Development activities, which she will continue to oversee in this... Read More