Meadery Stuck by Provincial Markup | Calgary News

A Nova Scotia meadery nearly lost a major Renaissance fair sale after New Brunswick’s liquor regulator slapped a 100%+ markup on their order—turning a $11K order into a $25K bill. Forced to slash their purchase from nearly 600 bottles to just 240, the meadery missed out on crucial revenue while the fair paid more for less. The owners say the money would’ve fueled growth, and the fair’s producer called the move counterproductive—especially when Canada champions free trade abroad but struggles with intra-provincial commerce. ANBL defends the rule, insisting fairs must buy through them, and notes lower markups would apply if the fair had chosen a local NB maker. The situation even drew attention from Nova Scotia’s premier, highlighting how confusing and costly these provincial trade rules can be for small businesses trying to thrive across borders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cee0f661d77473b0