Monthly Archives: September 2020

Molson Coors to Launch Coca-Cola’s 1st Alcoholic Beverage in the U.S.

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Beverage Co. said on Tuesday that it partnered with Coca-Cola Co. to make and sell an alcoholic version of Coke’s Topo Chico sparkling water in the United States. Launch is set for the first half of 2021. Topo … Continue reading →

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Palmateer Wine Group to Rep Lambert Estate in U.S.

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Lambert Estate is looking to reinvigorate its market position with an expanded distribution network and heightened brand focus available through Palmateer Wine Group. Founded by Gordon Palmateer in 2009, Palmateer Wine Group specializes in increasing sales and visibility for family-owned … Continue reading →

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Oskar Blues Releases Fall Seasonals

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Oskar Blues Brewery announces three seasonal releases: Slow Chill Dunkel rounds out the Slow Chill Series of crisp, clean lagers; Ten FIDY Imperial Stout returns as the biggest, baddest stout in a can; and Death By Coconut Irish Porter completes … Continue reading →

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TTB Eases Calorie Tolerances for Label Statements

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Responding to requests from industry members, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau eased its tolerances for calorie statements in advertising and food labels.  The new tolerances is more in line with the FDA tolerance for labeled calorie statements. The FDA food … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Distillers Seek Diversity, Establish Scholarship in Louisville

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

University of Louisville College of Business and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) have established the Kentucky Distillers’ Association/University of Louisville Scholars Program to increase diversity in the Commonwealth’s signature bourbon industry. The partnership will award five full-tuition scholarships for UofL’s … Continue reading →

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Diageo: U.S. Business Ahead of Expectations

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

And it’s performing strongly, Ivan Menezes, ceo, said in a statement.  Key to the company’s success in the U.S.:  resilient consumer demand and the spirits category continuing to gain share within the total beverage alcohol market, he explained, adding increased retailer … Continue reading →

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