Monthly Archives: August 2019

Willamette Valley Net Plunges 81.2%; Difficulties with Distribution Cited

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports net income plunged 81.2% to $103,459, or 2 cents a share, in the second quarter.  Sales fell just 0.5% to $5.8 million, a result, the company said of its Oregon and Washington distributor experiencing problems in … Continue reading →

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Senate Panel Calls for Making Alcohol Tax Breaks Permanent

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The temporary tax cuts approved in December 2017 should be made permanent, according to a report by the Senate Finance Committee. In announcing the report, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said: “Taxpayers deserve predictability and clarity, and they … Continue reading →

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Campari America Seeks Tariff Help

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Campari America has retained Ballard Partners, a Washington lobbying firm, to help it with trade and tariff issues, according to a filing with congressional officials.  We asked Campari for comment, but haven’t heard back.

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Molson Coors Sets Goal of Making All Packaging Reusable, Recyclable, Compostable or Biodegradable By 2025

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The global brewer, parent company of MillerCoors, also committed to use more recycled materials in its plastic packaging, improve recycling efforts in key markets and reduce packaging emissions.  It disclosed the goals in its annual sustainability report. Key elements of … Continue reading →

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Delicato Family Wines Introduces Marquis Red into Noble Vines Collection

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Delicato Family Wines has added Noble Vines Marquis Red to its Noble Vines Collection.   It is now available nationwide.  Retail: $14.99. “Noble Vines Collection continues to evolve to meet consumer demand, allowing us to create a diverse portfolio of wines … Continue reading →

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J. Lohr Vineyards Unveils New Packaging for Vineyard Series

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The vivid new package reflects the importance of these wines in the J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines portfolio, while also clearly differentiating them from the winery’s popular J. Lohr Estates wines. The new pressure-sensitive labels feature a rich olive label … Continue reading →

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