Monthly Archives: March 2020

Appleton Estate Announces Global Relaunch, Introducing a New Rum Blend

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A sleek, contemporary version of the iconic bottle shape is accompanied by a sophisticated new cork closure. Beneath the closure, the neck label illustrates Appleton Estate located in

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Bacardi USA Donates $5 Million to Florida International University

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The gift to FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management will create the Bacardi Center of Excellence, positioning the Chaplin school as a leader in beverage

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Michigan Craft Beverage Council Funds 14 Research Grants

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

MCBC recommended more than $400,000 in project support – the largest annual research contribution from the Council to date. Five of the proposals selected are

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Who & What –

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Eastside Distilling, Inc. hires G. Stuart Schreiner as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective Feb. 28, 2020.  He has been a financial consultant with Tatum, LLC, C-Squared

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Here’s Why Health Experts Want to Stop Daylight-Saving Time Research shows the annual shift disrupts sleep and leads to a higher immediate risk of heart attacks and strokes.  (Wall Street Journal)

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Brown-Forman Sales Grow 3%, Net Up 2% in Third Quarter

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports underlying net sales grew 3%, as did reported sales, in the third quarter.  U.S. and emerging markets both saw underlying net sales grow 6%.  Net

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