Monthly Archives: January 2021

Molson Coors JV Launches Line of Non-Al, Sparkling CBD Beverages

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Truss CBD USA, a joint venture majority owned by Molson Coors Beverage Co. (“Molson Coors”) and operated in partnership with HEXO Corp (“HEXO”), said it launched Veryvell™, a new line of non-alcoholic, sparkling CBD beverages, made and distributed exclusively available … Continue reading →

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Ole Smokey Donates $35,000 to Friends of the Smokies

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Gatlinburg, Tenn., distillery began selling a limited edition “Friends of the Smokies Blackberry Moonshine” in November.  A portion of the proceeds made up the donation. Friends of the Smokies is a non-profit organization that assists the National Park Service … Continue reading →

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Explosion, Flash Fire Injures Guest at NoFo Brew Co. & Distillery

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A guest who was learning about the distilling process was critically injured with second-degree burns over 50% of his body after an explosion, followed by a flash fire at NoFo Brew & Distillery, Cumming, Ga.   None of the company’s employees … Continue reading →

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U.S. Beer Production Rises

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. production of beer rose to 15.73 million barrels in August from 15.41 million, a 2% increase, a year earlier, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said. Taxable removals also rose, to 15.04 million barrels from 14.37 million, a … Continue reading →

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CBrands Completes Sale of Brands, Premiumization of Portfolio

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Constellation Brands, Inc. said it closed its sale of the Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand, related inventory, and interests in certain contracts to Sazerac for about $265 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. “The closure of this sale concludes … Continue reading →

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Trade Groups Urge Suspension of New U.S. Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A coalition of 21 trade associations representing U.S., European Union, and United Kingdom wine, distilled spirits and related sectors said they are “extremely disappointed” with the imposition by the U.S. “of additional excessive tariffs on certain Cognacs, other brandies and … Continue reading →

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