Monthly Archives: September 2019

Beverage News Today Podcast 9=23=19

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Joel Whitaker
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Walla Walla Wine Alliance Confirms Presence of Phylloxera

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Scope of the infestation is currently unknown, Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance said, adding the Washington Wine Commission expects the percentage of affected vineyards is relatively low. Phylloxera doesn’t affect the quality of the grapes, but will affect vine vigor … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Pledges $1 Million to Hurricane Dorian Relief in the Bahamas

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Bacardi Ltd. and the Bacardi family said they are donating $1 million in cash and other assistance to the disaster relief and recovery efforts. Bacardi will collaborate with non-profit partners and the Bahamian government to ensure that this cash donation … Continue reading →

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Beer Purchasers Index Slips, But Still Higher than a Year Ago

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The index’s reading of 57.6 for August is stronger than the 54.4 a year earlier, the National Beer Wholesalers Association reported.  NBWA conducts the survey that results in the index. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, … Continue reading →

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Beer Imports Rise 5.1% as Beer Exports Fall Sharply

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute reports 5.1% more beer was imported into the U.S. in July than a year ago.  Consumer spending on imported beer rose 7.6%.  Imports from Mexico were up 10% and from the Netherlands, up 2.6%. Beer Institute’s chief economist … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Can Proceed with Marijuana Contamination Lawsuit

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

When a customer of Montazi Vineyard cancelled an order because it feared the grapes were contaminated with the smell of marijuana from a nearby marijuana firm, the Oregon vineyard sued its neighbor. Now a federal judge has ruled the lawsuit … Continue reading →

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