Monthly Archives: July 2020

Marie Brizard Sees U.S. Sales Growing After Partnering with Sazerac

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Marie Brizard said its second quarter revenue for the Americas cluster was up 29.4%.  Much of that surge came from the U.S., where the French distiller had shifted its portfolio to Sazerac Co. “Business in the United States during the … Continue reading →

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NBWA Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer awareness training to the more than 140,000 beer distribution employees in the U.S. to help them recognize and report signs of human trafficking.   The launch of the Distributors Against Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative coincides with the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30.  “America’s … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Intros Tree Fort Line

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. is introduces Tree Fort, the négociant’s newest wine label/  It features five premium wines in a screwcap package from reputable winegrowing regions in California’s Central Coast. Tree Fort pays homage to the unencumbered sense of discovery … Continue reading →

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Independent Distributors Form Alliance to Expand Service, Choice

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

With houses in 16 states, Independent Distributors Network says it has the answwer for small- to medium-sized wineries. “The top 10 wine and spirits distributors account for roughly 75% of the national market,” says David Stubblefield, President of the IDN … Continue reading →

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Quintessential Offers 11-Part Series on Beaujolais

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Quintessential, in collaboration with Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, has just released an eleven-part series on Beaujolais, hosted by the inimitable Doug Frost. Fellow Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers will join Frost to discuss the area’s history, terroir, winemaking processes, … Continue reading →

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Are TV Commercials, Online Ads Losing Power?

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A new survey that suggests TV commercials and online ads are losing their influence over consumers, even as news consumption rises during the pandemic. The online survey was conducted July 15-16th, and involved more than 2,000 Americans who answered questions … Continue reading →

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