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M.S. Walker Brands has been appointed the U.S. Importer for Ghost Tequila, the industry’s leading premium spiced tequila. Currently available nationwide, Ghost Tequila is projected to grow its case sales by over 15% GAGR in 2024, and this new strategic partnership positions the brand for continued growth in 2025 and... Read More

Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) leaders throughout the United States recently met in Wilmington, North Carolina. There, they elected Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Supervising Investigator Chris Temple to the Executive Board of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association (NLLEA). Temple will serve in various Board positions, culminating in his term... Read More

Martignetti Companies has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Cristom Vineyards, a family-owned winery and practitioner of biodynamic farming, renowned for its world-class Oregon wines.  Beginning in November, Martignetti will distribute Cristom’s wines in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, further strengthening the presence of Cristom’s acclaimed offerings in New... Read More

Martignetti Companies is proud to kick off a weeklong celebration recognizing the dedication and hard work of their drivers and warehouse support teams in Massachusetts and Connecticut. “This week is about recognizing our teams for their consistent hard work and the reliable service they provide our customers day in and... Read More

Harvey Walker Allen, Chairman and past President of M.S. Walker, passed away peacefully at 86 years old on July 25th at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family. Harvey was born on Valentine’s Day,1938, in Newton, Massachusetts, to the late Ruth and Leo Allen, sister Nancy Shaw (and... Read More

Martignetti Companies announced the 10th anniversary of the Women’s Beverage Alcohol Symposium, a premier event dedicated to empowering women in the alcohol beverage industry. The only symposium of its kind in New England, Martignetti Companies and its suppliers provide access to inspiring speakers, relevant skills training, and resources free of... Read More

India’s NV Group and SMOKE LAB Vodka announced the debut of SMOKE LAB Classic Vodka in two new formats – 1L and 1.75L. The new 1L size has been developed specifically for on-premise establishments – restaurants, bars, and nightclubs – to build premium well partnerships and permanent drink menu features.... Read More

Colonial Wholesale Beverage General Manager Michael McHenry passed away on June 7, at the age of 58, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University. Michael began his career... Read More

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) has issued an Advisory with the Joint Notice issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) informing its licensees that it is unlawful to sell food and beverages containing cannabinoid extracts, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and... Read More

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Enforcement Division has announced that they will conduct Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks throughout the Commonwealth, starting on March 1, 2024, and continuing through September 30, 2024. There will also be Minimum Purchase Age Compliance Checks for Direct Wine Shipper starting on March 1,... Read More