Monthly Archives: June 2019

Barefoot Bestie Labels Return – With a Twist

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

For the second consecutive year, Barefoot is making “Barefoot Bestie Labels” available in support of Pride Month.

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O.Vine Turns Wine-Grape Waste into Chardonnay, Cabernet-Infused Water

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Wine Water, Ltd., the Israeli parent company of O.Vine, Inc., launches Chardonnay- and Cabernet Sauvignon-essence water.

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Who & What

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Ed Brown, former CEO of Patron Spirits has joined Surterra Wellness as executive director.  Surterra describes itself as “one of

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Bottoms Up! The Real Reason Well-Educated People Spend 9x More on Booze It’s not just because they often have more money than less educated people.  (MarketWatch)

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Frederick Wildman to Import Bolla, Riunite, Fontana Candida

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The move makes Wildman one of the largest wine importers in the U.S. “Our relationship with Cantine Riunite & CIV grows both our global portfolio and our company resources significantly,” said Frederick

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CDC Links Opioid Abuse and Binge Drinking

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Don’t blame doctors for over-prescribing opioids, or pharmacists who knowing dispensed far too many.  Blame alcohol.

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