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Treasury Report on Alcohol Markets Calls for More Enforcement, Yet Criticizes Key State Regulations

In the name of supporting craft producers, a new Treasury Department report questions the very state laws that permitted the craft boom, some argue.

Policy, Processing & Distribution, EnforcementClaire KellowayFebruary 17, 2022craft beer, Beer, Alcohol, three-tier

What Biden’s Executive Order on Competition Means for Food Systems

President Biden’s executive order directs government agencies to promote competition across the economy, with over 70 recommendations. Here’s what it means for food and farm systems.

PolicyClaire KellowayJuly 15, 2021GIPSA, Executive Order, restaurant, meatpacking, Alcohol, retail

California Authorities Investigating Amazon for Shadow Liquor Store as Prime Now Expands Alcohol Delivery

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is investigating whether or not Amazon’s Los Angeles location meets state qualifications for a liquor store. Amazon intends to focus on delivering alcohol giving the online corporation a competitive advantage over California alcohol retailers who must pay for staff, stocking, and real estate.