Monthly Archives: September 2020

TTB Approves New Grape Variety Names for American Wine

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau granted administrative approval for the use of the following grape variety names as type designations on American wine labels: Camminare Noir Paseante Noir Errante Noir Ambulo Blanc Caminante Blanc TTB said wine bottlers may … Continue reading →

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Ball Announces New Can Plant in Pittston, Pa.

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ball Corp. said it will build a new U.S. aluminum beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pa. The multi-line plant is scheduled to begin production in mid-2021 and will create approximately 230 manufacturing jobs. “Our new Pittston plant is Ball’s latest … Continue reading →

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A-B Releases New “Know When to Say When” Spots — With Masks

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch released a terrific new spot, the latest in its Know When to Say When series, which dates back 40 years. The latest features a bar owner (or is a bar manager?) saying her bartenders are taking the social distancing … Continue reading →

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1 in 8 U.S. Adults Drove Under Influence of Marijuana

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

One in eight U.S. adults admits to having driven under the influence of marijuana, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports.  And, it adds, as more states legalize marijuana use, it’s no surprise that 76% of the American public believe  incidents of … Continue reading →

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Heads Up: Bonuses to Cover Campaign Contributions Can Get You in Trouble

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Washington Post had a story in its Sunday (9/6) to the effect the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was a top Republican campaign contribution,  had given or increased bonuses for workers at his formed company who made campaign donations … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Sales Ease 2%, Net Income Soars in Quarter

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. reports net sales slipped 2% to $753 million (up 3% underlying) in its fiscal first quarter.  Net income soared 74% to $3224 million, or 68 cents a share. Underlying sales in the U.S. and developed international markets grew … Continue reading →

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