The American wine industry is about to face crippling tariffs from Canada and Mexico, and we need your help! We need you to let your Senator know that a full repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) for meat and poultry is the ONLY way to avoid crippling tariffs on our industry. How does meat … Read more
Tuesday, August 4th 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST Keeping up with the ins and outs of the legislative world can prove to be a headache. We’ve combined forces with ShipCompliant to bring you all the updates you need on the most pressing legislative issues in the wine industry. This free webinar will cover federal … Read more
Lexington, Kentucky October 26-27, 2015 Come to Lexington to meet with wine industry leaders from across the country. Be apart of important regional and federal policy discussions, help shape the future of WineAmerica, and enjoy the local flavors of the Bluegrass State! Questions? Contact Tara Good at tgood@wineamerica.org or 202-223-5175 Registration $275 per person $175 … Read more
FDA Announces One Year Delay for Menu-Labeling Rule July 9th, 2015 Washington–Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a one year delay in the implementation of the mandatory menu-labeling rule for chain restaurants and vending machines. The final rule went into effect on December 1, 2014, and covered establishments had until December 1, 2015 … Read more
June 26, 2015 Washington, D.C. – Representatives Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Ron Kind (D-WI) have introduced H.R. 2903, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act. This bill mirrors Senator Ron Wyden’s (D-OR) bill introduced in the Senate earlier this month. H.R. 2903 has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. … Read more