Monthly Archives: May 2019

What’s Driving Craft Beer’s Growth

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

A just-released study finds 94% of those surveyed say they are drinking more craft beer now than last year and 91% say they prefer

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Spirits Council Urges Conn. Solons Reject 10% Bev/Al Tax Increase

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council today called on the Connecticut legislature to reject the budget proposal by the state Joint Finance, Revenue

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South Africa’s Beck Family Estates Breaks Ground in Willamette Valley

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

South Africa’s Beck Family Estates has established Abbott Claim with the construction of a new winemaking facility in Oregon’s

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White House Aides Charged $1,000 Bar Tab at Mar-a-Lago to Gov’t

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

While President Donald Trump was meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, some of Trump’s White House aides retired to Mar-

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Molson Coors Sales Slip 1.2%, Net Profit Plunges 45.6%

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors Brewing Co. reports net income of $151.4 million, or 70 cents a share, in the first quarter, down 45.3% from $278.1

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Sazerac to Expand Maine Plant

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac‘s Boston Brands of Maine unit is planning a $4 million expansion of its plant in Lewiston, Me., a move that will add 50

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