For many distilleries, bulk spirits suppliers, contract producers, and beverage manufacturers, 2026 has become a year of slower movement, excess inventory, tighter margins, and growing pressure to move stock. Warehouses are carrying inventory longer than expected, buyers are being more selective, and many suppliers are actively looking for new routes to market.

The reality is simple: opportunities to sit face-to-face with serious U.S. buyers looking for bulk spirits, private label partners, contract bottling, contract distilling, and sourcing partnerships do not come around often. Missing this buying cycle could mean waiting another year.

This is exactly why IBWSS San Francisco (July 28–29, 2026) matters.

IBWSS is built specifically for companies looking to sell bulk spirits, move excess inventory, secure private label partnerships, find contract bottling opportunities, and grow distribution in the U.S. market. The event brings together importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality groups, beverage companies, and sourcing teams actively looking for supply and production partners.

Meet Buyers & Decision Makers Looking For Supply Partners

Companies already registered to attend include names such as ALDI USA, Walmart, Total Wine & More, BevMo!, Constellation Brands, Pernod Ricard, Reyes Beverage Group, Winebow, Casa Maestri, Southern Glazer’s, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), and many more companies involved in sourcing, retail, distribution, and beverage growth.

Hear Directly From Buyers Taking The Stage

IBWSS 2026 is also bringing together buyers and sourcing leaders discussing retail, hospitality, sourcing, and private label opportunities.

Hear directly from:

Rachelle Carandang — Senior Manager, Product Development & Sourcing Beverages at Sam’s Club

Ryan J Pandl — Sr. Merchant, Beer, Wine & Spirits at BJ’s Wholesale Club

Steve Beckner, CSW — Wine & Spirits Buyer at Grocery Outlet

Chris Arora — Manager, Wine Operations at Celebrity Cruises

Charles Steadman — Director, Food & Beverage Experience & Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages

Katherine Wojcik — Director of Programs + Partnerships, Luxury & Lifestyle Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts

Leaders from Tennessee Distilling Group, Archer Roose Wines, Naked Wines, Rack & Riddle, Bronco Wine Company, and more.

If your company offers:

- Bulk Spirits & Distillates
- Neutral Spirits
- Contract Distilling
- Private Label Production
- Contract Bottling / Co-Packing
- RTD Manufacturing
- Excess Inventory / Surplus Lots

Then this may be one of the few opportunities left in 2026 to get your products, inventory, and production capabilities in front of serious buyers actively looking for supply and new partners.

Submit exhibitor Interest Here if you are looking to learn more about exhibitor pricing and want information about becoming an exhibitor.

If you want to register directly and simply want to attend the show to source bulk spirits or create your private label programs, we encourage you to visit the website and register directly here.

International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (IBWSS) 2026
July 28–29, 2026 | South San Francisco Conference Center

Picture: Chris Swonger, President & CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.