Monthly Archives: July 2018

What We’re Reading —

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Consumer Companies, Desperate for Growth, Drove Dealmaking to a 15-Year High in 2017 “The balance of power has shifted as some of the traditional scale advantages that the major brand owners enjoyed (like having scale manufacturing, big salesforces, ability to … Continue reading →

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Study Casts Doubt E-Cigs For Quitting Smoking A study found no evidence that smokers who used e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in the United

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Warehouse Collapse Dumped 120,000 Gallons into Retention Ponds

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The final collapse of Barton 1792 Distillery’s Warehouse 30 sent about 120,000 gallons of spirits into two retention ponds, state officials say.

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Bev/Al Exports Fell in May

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

        Exports of distilled spirits fell $11 million in May from the prior month and was down $552 million from a year earlier, the

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Schumer Calls for TTB to Ease Cider Packaging Regulations

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The rules currently require any cider exceeding6.9% alcohol content to be packaged in wine-approved bottles or containers.

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Responsible Drinking Alliance Cites Progress

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

In a statement reiterating the commitment of its members to reducing harmful drinking, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking ticked off key achievements over the past five years.   They include: An average of 345 drink driving prevention programs operating per … Continue reading →

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