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Dear members and industry colleagues,
We are pleased to share a new positive liquor change
announced by government yesterday.
Liquor agents in British Columbia can now purchase liquor for their industry tasting events at wholesale prices and can use any excess liquor at subsequent industry tasting events or charity events.
Read the full government news release here.
These changes will result in additional premium products available to BC consumers, while reducing costs and waste associated with offering sample products at tasting events.
For instance, the changes are expected to save IVSA members 20% in sample product costs.
Out-of-province liquor is now available to agents at the wholesale price for use at any tasting event hosted by an organization representing out-of-province liquor suppliers. Excess liquor samples can also be donated to charitable events.
These changes are among the 24 recommendations made by the Business Technical Advisory Panel (BTAP).
Other recommendations made by the panel including allowing licensee sales and implementing a hospitality discount.
Earlier this year, at ABLE BC's Industry Reception in Vancouver, Attorney General David Eby shared with guests that BTAP's recommendations will form the 'roadmap' of government's liquor policy reforms in 2019.
We anticipate further announcements on the panel's recommendations in the coming months.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact ABLE BC at 604-688-5560 or info@ablebc.ca.
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