Monthly Archives: January 2020

Who & What —

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  names Peter Click as vp-international sales. Click replaces longtime Ste. Michelle international sales chief Al Portney who recently retired

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

20 Minutes With: Kavalan Master Blender Ian Chang Since it started in 2005, the Taiwanese brand Kavalan has garnered dozens of awards, beating out traditional Scottish, American, and Japanese names. Kavalan’s secret weapon

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Jim Beam to Pay $600,000 in Fines for Fire, Fish Kill in July

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Jim Beam Brands Co. agreed to pay $600,000 in fines and reimburse the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet $112,000 because of a warehouse fire caused by a

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Nearly Half Say They Would Give Up Pizza or Alcohol to Maintain Goal Weight: Poll

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That’s according to a survey by Life Time, a healthy lifestyle brand. Women favored giving up pizza while men favored giving up alcohol. The survey found

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Mraz Sues MillerCoors, Alleges Misappropriated Copyrighted Song

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The case illustrates a hazard of sponsoring events. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter alleged that “though it had no permission

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NY Gov. Plan Makes It Easier for Theaters to Sell Beer, Wine, Spirits

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Currently, movie theaters must have full kitchens and tables inside the screening rooms to sell alcohol to adults. 

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