IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association

Trade association for the IMPORT BEVERAGE ALCOHOL agents in BC and Alberta

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

2024 (industry only) events coming soon to https://t.co/kiOYpLf73j

[Karl @ MyWinePal 🍷🍁 @mywinepal]

The First IVSA Trade Tasting for 2023 - My Wine Picks #champagne #emotivo #prosecco #Ferzo #italianwine @PremiumPTWines @HeidiSchroeck @WinesofRoero @IVSADrinks https://t.co/Wxn0RkET9f

[Richard Zussman @richardzussman]

NEW - The BCGEU has ended strike as a sign of good faith as negotiations continue. This will mean all products can now be distributed to cannabis and liquor stores. #bcpoli

[Global BC @GlobalBC]

ICYMI: If you were looking to stock up at a BC Liquor Store, you may have to wait a little longer. @EmilyLazatin explains the province is rationing alcohol as workers picket liquor distribution warehouses for a fifth day.
More: https://t.co/DIVU6maqas

[Global BC @GlobalBC]

BREAKING: Effective immediately, all customers, including bars, pubs, restaurants and the public, will be rationed to no more than three of any individual items of liquor, with the exception of beer. https://t.co/9tnG5Uz1eD

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

@PabloSanzWines Pressure to get them back to the table and get this figured out. Ministers and the BCGEU need to own this attack on our industry. Have members write their ministers and get them working to resolve this.

[Pablo Sanz @PabloSanzWines]

I don't know what is worse, the lack of mentions in the news about the impact of the #BCGEUStrike on small importers,or that the association that is supposed to protect them (@IVSADrinks) RT these kind of tweets

[ABLE BC @ABLEBC]

ABLE BC recently updated our Liquor Primary Reopening Best Practices Handbook to reflect changes made to the Provincial Health Officer Public Order.

Download the handbook and find more COVID-19 resources here: https://t.co/QryHna4JkC

[Anthony Gismondi @TheSpitter]

So many issues to sort out not just pricing.

A typical comment from a restaurant operator was:
“I can order fish from Japan on a Saturday and receive it on Tuesday. I am unable to get a case of wine delivered from Richmond to downtown Vancouver in 2 weeks.”

[ABLE BC @ABLEBC]

A HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT! Pubs, bars, and restaurants in BC will be able to purchase liquor at discounted wholesale price as of July 20, 2020: https://t.co/0tajy0q5yY

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

https://t.co/Hy8wtsQb8v

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

For every bottle of @bandbwine purchased in #Alberta & #BC, $0.50 will be donated to local #foodbanks. Upfront donations of $1000 each were made initially to the @VanFoodBank, Victoria Mustard Seed, @CalgaryFoodBank and @yegfoodbank ❤️⠀
@VWWine

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

Continue your wine and spirits education from the comfort of your own home and according to your own schedule. @StateraWine offers online #WSET classes - learn more at https://t.co/6HITfIMPcL

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

Happy #MalbecWorldDay! 🍷🍇 Did you know there are 21 #MalbecArgentino’s on sale on the #BCLDB website today? Grab a bottle and sip a glass in celebration! 🍷

[ABLE BC @ABLEBC]

Sales at BC Liquor Stores up 40% amid coronavirus pandemic: https://t.co/54j4JfbWyJ

[BC Restaurants & Foodservices Association @BCRFA]

Delivery persons delivering liquor with a meal from their establishment to have a valid Serving It Right certification by April 20. This gives people time to obtain SIR, while allowing us enough time to meet demand & offering employment. Email [email protected] for more.

[IVSA Import Vintners & Spirits Association @IVSADrinks]

LDB Wholesale update - - single bottle pick service has been suspended until further notice. #COVIDー19

[CAPS_BC @CAPS_BC]

From @ABLEBC "We are very pleased to announce that - effective immediately, LPs & FPs who are currently in compliance with yesterday’s PHO directive are now permitted to sell packaged liquor with the purchase of a take-away or delivery meal..."
More info:
https://t.co/rqjJM7ChL9