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…
If you’re planning to start a winery, brewery, or distillery—or launch a new product under an existing license—one of the first questions is: How long will it take to get…
For anyone entering the alcohol industry—whether opening a winery, brewery, or distilled spirits plant—obtaining the appropriate federal permits from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) is required.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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News on TTB, FDA, and state rules that affect wine, beer, spirits, and food businesses, from Lindsey Zahn P.C.