Monthly Archives: April 2018

DeKuyper Revamps Design

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

De Kuyper Royal Distillers has revised the product design of its cocktail liqueur range as well as some of its liquids. The redesign is a fundamental makeover in order to visually differentiate between

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Small Business Optimism at Record High

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Optimism is running at historic highs in all categories evaluated by PNC Financial Services Group in the 15-year history of the PNC Economic Outlook, a semiannual telephone survey of small and medium-size business owners and executives. In results released today, … Continue reading →

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LaChance Vineyards Wine in Country Music Awards Gift Bags

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

LaChance Vineyards’ ‘La Trop’ brand port-style dessert wine has been selected to be included in the backstage gift bags and gifting

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Who & What –

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Sagamore Spirit names Jennifer Knott to lead sales efforts and account management in Chicago.   She’s a certified sommelier, served as a spirits judge for Tastings.com, worked with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to help spearhead bar and restaurant openings, and was … Continue reading →

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Craft Beer Volume Up 5% in Year to 25.4 Million Barrels

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

With more than 6,300 breweries operating during the year, small and independent craft brewers represent 12.7% of the overall beer

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V2 to Rep Terroir Selections’ Brands

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

V2 Wine Group of Sonoma will represent Terroir Selections, exclusively importing Mulderbosch of South Africa and Trinity Hill of New Zealand as well as handle U.S. sales and marketing for

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