Monthly Archives: April 2017

Fetzer Relies on Worms to Clean Process Water

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fetzer Vineyards is relying on billions of worms to clean up the winery’s process water. And here’s the good part:  The California vintner’s worms – which work in tandem with microbes to digest contaminants in greywater – are at the … Continue reading →

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Trump to Propose Cutting Corporate Tax Rate to 15%

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

You can expect the White House tomorrow to lay out broad principles for reforming the Internal Revenue Code.  At the top of the list:  Cutting the corporate tax rate to 15% regardless of whether the cuts add to the deficit. … Continue reading →

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Suerte Tequila Taps Backbone Media for P.R.

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Backbone will handle public relations for Suerte in North America. Why Suerte picked Backbone:  “Backbone Media has a proven history of introducing niche brands with a compelling story to a broad audience,” said Melyssa Mead, Suerte’s brand director. “There is … Continue reading →

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Cloudy Bay Sponsors J Class Sailing Association

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cloudy Bay (Moët Hennessy), the New Zealand wine, became the principal partner of the J Class Association. Originally designed to compete for the America’s Cup in the 1930s, the J Class yachts are considered some of the most beautiful boats ever built. … Continue reading →

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Pyramid Brewing Expands Canned Line, Updates Package

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pyramid Brewing Co. expanded its line of canned brews, added Outburst Citrus IPA to its year-round line-up, debuted new packaging and revamped digital channels across its website and social media. The new branding for each beer is pictographic and shares … Continue reading →

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Women of Vine & Spirits Launch Scholarship Program

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Women of the Vine & Spirits, the world’s leading organization dedicating to the support and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry, launched the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation and is now accepting scholarship applications to be … Continue reading →

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