Monthly Archives: June 2016

TransPacific Trade Pact Impact Seen as Positive For U.S.Bev/Al Producers, Minimal for the Overall Economy

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The TransPacific Partnership agreement will have almost no impact on the overall U.S. economy.  But it will have significant benefits for U.S. wine and spirits producers. That’s the gist of a new report by the International Trade Commission. “The overall impact of the … Continue reading →

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International Spirit to Buy Back Shares in Bid to Thwart Short Sellers

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Believing its stock is being shorted by market makers who are selling shares they don’t own,  International Spirit & Beverage Group Inc. said it would buy back shares with the goal of reducing the float by 25%. The company’s board … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Spirits Expands Into Kentucky Through River City Distributing

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Cardinal Spirits, a craft distillery in Bloomington, Ind., is expanding its distribution to Kentucky, its first market outside of Indiana, through River City Distributing Inc. Louisville. And, the distillery has partnered with Good Folks Coffee Co., a Louisville coffee roaster, … Continue reading →

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Campari America Intros Voodoo-Themed Spiced Rum

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Campari America introduced The Baron Samedi Spiced Rum.  The 90-proof spirit is now available in select US markets nationwide. Baron Samedi is one of the most notorious Vodou figures and has existed in the Haitian Vodou culture since the 18th century. He … Continue reading →

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Long Beard Breweries Buys 5% of L.I. Brew Bus

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Good Vibrations Shoes, Inc. said its Long Beard Breweries, Inc., subsidiary has acquired 5% of the popular Long Island beer tour, “The L.I. Brew Bus.” This announcement comes shortly after the company received its federal license to operate as a … Continue reading →

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Who & What

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) hired Ashley Lantz as Director, Federal Affairs and Arielle Broussard is Coordinator, Federal Affairs. Lantz joins from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association where she led federal affairs and public policy, and … Continue reading →

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