"Victory is the beautiful, bright-colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.” Winston Churchill In the evolving world of wine and spirits distribution, logistics has become one of the biggest barriers to growth for small and mid-sized Makers. Storage is in one place, bottling in another, compliance somewhere else entirely—and distribution? Too often, it’s the bottleneck that slows down otherwise incredible brands. LibDib is changing that. At the end of last year we announced two major partnerships—Corning & Company and WineDirect Fulfillment—that both point toward the same mission: eliminating logistics pain points for Makers and giving them a smoother, simpler, more cost-effective path to market. In terms of what these partnerships mean for the future of Maker-first distribution, we are focused on logistics that work for Makers, not against them. At its core, our strategy is simple: streamline everyth

In recent years, US trade policy developments – including broad tariffs and anti-dumping/countervailing duties – have disrupted global supply chains and increased costs across multiple industries. The wine and spirits sector, in particular, continues to experience the ripple effects of trade tensions involving key packaging sources such as China, Mexico, and Canada, along with ongoing tariffs on aluminum and steel. On April 2, 2025, President Trump invoked emergency trade powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), imposing a 10% “baseline” IEEPA tariff on most imported products from most countries, effective April 5. Higher tariff rates on imports from 57 countries were temporarily suspended for all but China, providing a 90-day reprieve. Meanwhile, China was subjected to 125% IEEPA reciprocal tariffs plus 20% IEEPA “fentanyl” tariffs, as well as any other applicable tariffs, such as the 25% China Section 301 tariffs initia

Regional Travel Branding Organization Becomes Leader In Responsible Travel April 29th – Corning, NY: Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York’s most popular wine region is leading the way when it comes to public health and responsible tourism. Launching their #MaskUpFLX campaign in 2020 to encourage locals and visitors alike to wear masks and practice social […] The post Finger Lakes Wine Country Leads the Way for Responsible Tourism appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/04/29/finger-lakes-wine-country-responsible-tourism?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finger-lakes-wine-country-responsible-tourism Published Date:Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:20:25 +0000