Monthly Archives: May 2017

Bacardi Debuts Major Lazer Rum

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Not to be left starless, Bacardi said it teamed with Jillionaire, an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer of Major Lazer.  Jillionaire gets the title “Minister of Rum.”  And Bacardi introduced a limited-edition Bacardi Major Lazer Rum.  Retail: $19.99. The announcement … Continue reading →

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Portland Rated Best City in U.S. for Wine

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Portland, Ore., is home to the more wine retailers and wineries than another other city on a per-capita basis, according to Infogroup, which ranked Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with a population of 1 million or more by their concentration of … Continue reading →

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Columbia Winery Sponsors Seattle Mariners

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Columbia Winery signed as an Official Partner of the Seattle Mariners for the 2017 and 2018 Major League Baseball seasons. The two-year sponsorship brings together Washington’s first premium winery with Washington’s favorite Major League Baseball team. Both organizations have deep … Continue reading →

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Coors Light to Highlight Recycling, Sustainability

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Coors Light introduces EveryOneCan, a nationwide, summer-long program in partnership with TerraCycle, the global leader in collecting and repurposing hard-to-recycle waste. Working with TerraCycle and other partners, Coors Light will reduce environmental impact in a variety of ways, including rewarding … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. elected Kate Gutmann to its board of directors.  She’s chief sales and solutions officer for United Parcel Service in Atlanta.

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Beer’s Economic Impact on U.S.: Nearly 1.9% of GDP

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

As the White House was releasing President Trump’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget, Beer Institute and National Beer Wholesalers Association released a new economic impact study that finds Brewers and beer importers directly employ 64,745 Americans. About 58% of brewing jobs … Continue reading →

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