Craft

Craft Brewers and Wineries Could See Relief with Proposed Exemption from Franchise Laws

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Columbus, Ohio — In a notable legislative development, Ohio craft brewers and wineries are close to obtaining reprieve from restrictive franchise laws that have long governed their distribution agreements. A new bill proposed in the state legislature aims to carve out exemptions for these small beverage producers, potentially altering the landscape of the state’s alcohol industry. Under current Ohio law, once a brewer or winemaker selects a distributor, switching to another is fraught with difficulties. These laws, designed to prevent large manufacturers from exploiting distributors, inadvertently ensnare smaller enterprises, limiting their flexibility and growth. The … Read more

23rd Cyprus Film Days Festival Opens Submissions, Invites Global Filmmakers to Showcase Their Craft

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Nicosia, Cyprus – Film enthusiasts and creators around the globe are rallying as the Cyprus Film Days International Festival opens its doors for the 23rd time, inviting submissions to one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated cinematic events. This year, organizers are expecting an especially diverse array of entries, spotlighting both local and international talent in filmmaking. Set to run in April, the festival will showcase a variety of genres and styles, celebrating unique voices and storytelling approaches. Co-organized by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth and the Rialto Theatre, … Read more

New Jersey on the Verge of Overhauling Outdated Liquor License Laws, Boosting Craft Brewing Industry

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is poised to make significant changes to its liquor license laws, ending a long-standing standoff between Governor Phil Murphy and top state lawmakers. The deal, if approved, will ease restrictions on craft breweries and modernize the state’s decades-old regulations. Lawmakers are set to introduce a compromise bill by Thursday, with the aim of securing approval from both houses of the state Legislature on Monday, the final day of the ongoing lame-duck legislative session. Anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations disclosed this information to NJ Advance Media. The highlight of … Read more