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what is wine contract production or a custom crush arrangement

What Is Wine Contract Production or a Custom Crush Arrangement?

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Launching or expanding a wine brand doesn’t always mean building your own winery or investing in expensive winemaking equipment. For many brand owners, wine contract production—often referred to as a custom crush arrangement—offers a practical, cost‑effective solution to bring wines to market. What Is a Custom Crush Arrangement? A custom crush arrangement allows a wine […]

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what is a ttb brewery permit

What is a TTB Brewery Permit?

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If you are planning to launch a brewery in the United States, one of your first and most critical steps is obtaining approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”). This approval is officially called a TTB Brewer’s Notice, and it is legally required for anyone producing beer for commercial sale. Whether

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what is a ttb federal basic winery permit

What is a TTB Federal Basic Winery Permit?

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Starting a winery in the United States is more than crafting exceptional wines—it requires compliance with federal regulations before you can produce or sell a single bottle. One of the most critical steps for any aspiring winery is obtaining a TTB Federal Basic Winery Permit. What Is a Federal Basic Winery Permit? A Federal Basic

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TTB Formula vs. COLA: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Both?

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If you’re in the alcohol industry, you’ve probably heard the terms TTB Formula Approval and Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”). Both are essential compliance steps for many products, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding the distinction—and knowing when you need one, the other, or both—can save you time, money, and headaches when launching a

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what is a ttb federal basic distilled spirits plant permit

What is a TTB Federal Basic Distilled Spirits Plant Permit?

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For businesses looking to produce, bottle, or store distilled spirits in the United States, one of the first and most critical steps is obtaining the proper federal authorization: a permit for a Distilled Spirits Plant (“DSP”). This permit, issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), is required for most operations involving

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Should a Brand Owner have a Contract in Place with a Distilled Spirits Co-Packer or Contract Producer?

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In the distilled spirits industry, collaboration between brand owners and contract producers (often called “co‑packers”) is common. Whether you are a brand owner looking to bring a new spirit to market without building your own facility, or a co‑packer producing spirits on behalf of others, one thing is critical: having a well‑drafted contract in place.

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What is Distilled Spirits Co-Packing or Contract Production?

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As more brands enter the spirits marketplace, many are turning to contract producers—also known as co-packers or co-manufacturers—to help manufacture their products. Co-packing can be an efficient and cost-effective way to get a distilled spirits product to market without building a facility or investing in your own equipment. But this increasingly popular model also involves

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Understanding TTB Federal Permit Applications: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Starting an alcohol beverage business is exciting, but navigating the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) permitting process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re launching a winery, brewery, distillery, or becoming an importer or wholesaler, securing your TTB permit is one of the most important first steps toward federal compliance. At Lindsey Zahn P.C.,

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