Monthly Archives: August 2017

An Air Force General, Some Organic Grain – and a Big New Upstate NY Distillery

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Mike Basla had a stellar career in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of lieutenant general (three-star), serving as the service’s chief information officer and head of its 77,000-member cyber operations unit.

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Flying Is Bad for the Planet. You Can Help Make It Better. Take one round-trip flight between New York and California, and you’ve generated about 20 percent of the greenhouse gases that your car emits over an entire year. If … Continue reading →

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Beer Institute Backs FDA Menu Labeling for Cocktails, Other Drinks

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beer Institute sought to change a Food & Drug Administration rule that, BI said, “puts the wine and beer segments within the alcoholic beverage industry at an unfair advantage and does a disservice to consumers.”

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Beer Remains Beverage of Choice for Americans–Gallup

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

BI’s comments came just days after the Gallup Poll’s annual survey found 40% of alcohol consumers say they most often drink beer, followed by 20% who prefer wine and 26% prefer liquor. Gallup found that beer is most popular among … Continue reading →

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Craft Brew Alliance: Record Depletions for Kona

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The numbers: Overall depletions eased 2% in the second quarter Shipments fell 8% Net sales fell 3% to $60 million. Net profit fell 23% to $1.72 million

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Deutsch Acquires Masterson’s, Bib & Tucker from 3 Badge

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The sale “gives us a chance to further bolster our existing programs,” said August Sebastiani, president of 3 Badge Beverage Corp. “Our deep commitment to producing quality products continues. Additionally, we look forward to continuing our efforts of exploring a … Continue reading →

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