Monthly Archives: April 2017

Beach Whiskey Co. Gains National Distribution

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Smoke Wallin’s Beach Whiskey Co. achieved 100% distribution for Beach Whiskey and American Harvest Organic Vodka. “This is a critical milestone for the Beach Whiskey Company and our portfolio,” said Wallin, CEO of Beach Whiskey Co. “We’ve built a best-in-class … Continue reading →

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Researchers Find Key to Pancreatic Cancer’s Aggressiveness

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive tumor types because it starts forming metastases early. The cancer itself, however, is usually only discovered late, leading to a high patient mortality rate. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have now discovered … Continue reading →

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Warning Signs Trim Drinking by Pregnant Women

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Drinking by pregnant women is down 11% in states requiring point-of-sale warning signs, says a health economist at the University of Oregon. The benefits to heeding the warnings include fewer extremely premature births (less than 32 weeks gestation) and very-low-birth-weight … Continue reading →

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Gallo Paid $180 Million for 130-Acre Stagecoach Vineyard

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s what the Napa Valley Register found when it looked at the deed. That’s almost $140,000 per acre, or $300,000 per acre for the 600 planted acres. Reportedly, Gallo also paid Dr. Jan Krupp an undisclosed additional sum for good … Continue reading →

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Alabama Bill Would Move Brunch Drinks Time to 10 a.m.

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Currently, alcoholic beverages can only be served on Sundays after 12 noon. The measure is being touted as a win-win.  Restaurant operators say it will boost their sales and profits as well as boosting state collections of sales tax, income … Continue reading →

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Craft Brewers Lose Bid to Raise N.C. Distribution Limits

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The North Carolina House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee rejected a proposal to raise the self-distribution limit to 200,000 barrels from 25,000.  The provision was pulled amid opposition from the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, said Rep. Chuck McGrady, … Continue reading →

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