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beer & wine distribution in Michigan!

The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) is one of the alcohol beverage industry’s most progressive state trade associations. We have been representing family-owned and local beer and wine distributors who work hard every day to deliver a wide variety of beverages to licensed retailers throughout the Great Lakes State since 1948.

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Thanks to the hard work and lasting legacies of many dedicated people through nearly eight decades, the MB&WWA has seen tremendous success defending the time-proven Three-Tier System that allows competition to flourish, giving consumers a wide range of choices. Learn more about our history and achievements by watching our 75th anniversary tribute video below!

THE THREE-TIER SYSTEM


The Three-Tier System is made up of beverage suppliers, distributors, and retailers. It is an important regulatory system that has been serving the American public for decades, helping to create and maintain a competitive, safe, and efficient marketplace benefiting customers. Michigan’s independent beer and wine distributors are a critical link in this system.

Suppliers

Breweries & Wineries

Distributors

Wholesalers

Retailers

Stores, Bars, & Restaurants

The MB&WWA is proud to defend the Three-Tier System and advocate for our beer and wine distributors on legislative, regulatory, legal, and public policy matters.


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Whether you're interested in distributor or associate membership with the MB&WWA, our Association offers an unparalleled platform for growth, networking, and industry insights. Click the button below to learn more and join us today!

Beer & Wine Distributor Buzz

Ypsilanti-based beer distributor announces new routing software to enhance efficiency, sustainability

By Rebecca Stow • 11 Apr, 2024
YPSILANTI, Mich. – Just ahead of Earth Day on April 22, southeast Michigan beer distributor O&W Inc. is excited to implement new routing software that will optimize delivery routes, increase operational efficiency and enhance order accuracy.

Empowering tomorrow's female industry leaders, ‘Women in Beer and Wine’ share career insights

By Rebecca Stow • 27 Mar, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Members of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) Women’s Advocacy Committee, along with FIFCO USA, recently hosted an event for a group of Michigan State University students at Dan Henry Distributing in Lansing. A panel of committee members and other women who work in the beer and wine industry shared their expertise and career guidance. The event was part of the MB&WWA committee’s ongoing efforts to inspire the next generation of women leaders in Michigan’s beer and wine industry.

Nearly 85,000 bottles of wine illegally shipped into Michigan during the 1st quarter of 2023

By Rebecca Stow • 21 Mar, 2024
LANSING, Mich. – According to data compiled by the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA), 84,381 bottles of wine were shipped illegally into Michigan during the first quarter of 2023 – between January and March.
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