Monthly Archives: July 2017

East Coast Winery Challenges: More Tasting Rooms, Lower Prices

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. East Coast wineries face significantly different challenges and opportunities for consumer direct wine sales growth compared to their West Coast counterparts, according to the latest VinQuest 2017 wine industry research released by VinterActive LLC. Based on a survey of … Continue reading →

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Toast Vodka Hires Bob Drinon as CEO

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Drinon joins Toast after spending 30 years heading nationally top-ranked beverage distribution groups.  Before joining Toast, he was President of Breakthru Beverage Group‘s South Region, where he was responsible for aligning market strategies between

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Budweiser Debuts State Packaging

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The packaging will be specific to California (featuring two Budweiser breweries), Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. “Our new state bottles and cans celebrate the homes of our breweries and the communities … Continue reading →

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Pairing Customers’ DNA with Boutique Wines

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“After years of analyzing DNA to develop medicines for cancer, we started thinking,” said Sara Riordan.  “If there’s a gene that tells you whether you like Brussels sprouts or not, and whether you like cilantro or not, why aren’t we … Continue reading →

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Paul John Whisky Launches Bold Expression

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

John Distilleries Ltd. (JDL), Goa, India, announced the launch of its ‘Bold’ expression. A peated single-malt whisky, Bold boasts notes of honey and subtle smoke on the nose, accompanied by a silky mouthfeel and flavors of oak and honey on … Continue reading →

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Vitani Spirits Launches Moscow Mule Flavor

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Vitani Spirits launched its fifth new flavor – Moscow mule. Vitani is available in Metro Phoenix grocery stores and major resorts and has wide distribution in the Chicago area including Whole Foods, Macy’s department stores, select Target and Woodmans stores … Continue reading →

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