TTB Report Provides Insight on Supplier Growth, Category Management

The boom in the number of alcohol suppliers isn't breaking news, but the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's (TTB) annual report out today provides a picture of the scope of the increase. Since 2012, the number of wineries has grown 30% (to 11,095 active permits), distillers have increased by 100% (to 2,524 active permits) and breweries have increased by 140% (to 7,039 active permits). Together those companies paid about $8 billion in excise taxes in fiscal 2016.The top