Monthly Archives: April 2018

Quote of the Day –

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

“If brands are going to be long-lived, you are going to have to continue to make significant investments, not only in the quality of the grapes and winemaking but also in the actual brand, whether that’s advertising or social media. … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

10 of the Oldest Breweries in America The Cheat Sheet compiled the list.  You can see it here. One Midwestern state is home to five of the 10 breweries on the list.

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Much of Our Fruit Is Imported.  Is That a Bad Thing? Imports have increased steadily for decades, but the extent of the change may be surprising: More than half of the fresh fruit and

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Pernod Ricard U.S. Sales Up 3% in Fiscal 3d Quarter

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

That trails the pace for both the Americas overall and Pernod Ricard’s global business which rose 9.3% on an organic basis.

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How Not to Violate Pay-to-Play Ban in Massachusetts

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

It’s easy.  Just give equipment to retailers.  But don’t transfer title to the retailer.  And use a third party – even if that third party is your

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Consumers Confused Over Organic, Sustainable, Biodynamic

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Wine Market Council surveyed 1,159 drinkers who consume wine more often than once a week. Focused specifically on how

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