Monthly Archives: July 2020

Who & What —

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Trellis Wine Group hires Mary Melton as their newest salesperson and beverage program consultant.  She joins from P.F. Chng’s, where she was vp-beverage and bar hospitality.

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Covid Could Close 8,000 Hotels for Good

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

More than 8,000 U.S. hotels could be forced to close in September, thanks to Covid-19, warns Chip Rogers, ceo, American Hotel & Lodging Association. “If business travel doesn’t pick up by this fall, and the PPP funding has run out, … Continue reading →

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Foley Johnson Winery Closes After Worker Test Positive for Coronavirus

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“No other employees were in close contact with this person, as defined under Napa County health directives. Out of an abundance of caution the site was closed and underwent a deep sanitization,” Foley Johnson officials said in a statement. Company … Continue reading →

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Tropical Moscato Adds New Flavor to Line

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Tropical Moscato (Quintessential)has added a fresh new fruit flavor to its portfolio of paradise-inspired wines. Now available at select retailers across the nation, Tropical Moscato Peach combines premium Moscato from Italy’s famed Asti region with 100% real fruit for a … Continue reading →

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Alabama Orders Early Close for Bars, Restaurants as Covid Surges

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to order bars and restaurants to stop selling alcohol at 11:00 p.m. All alcohol must be consumed by 11:30 pm. Bars and restaurants will be able to stay open after that time, but patrons … Continue reading →

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Hard Seltzer Market Seen Reaching $14.5 Billion by 2027

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The global hard seltzer market size is expected to reach $14.5 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 16.2%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to experience substantial growth during the forecast … Continue reading →

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