Monthly Archives: January 2021

Fund Seeks to Aid New York State Restaurants

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Empire State Development (ESD)  announced a more than $3 million “Raising the Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund to assist restaurants in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding has been made possible through financial donations led by Diageo … Continue reading →

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Wander + Ivy Claims 435% Growth in 2020

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wander + Ivy, a Colorado-based company distributing upscale single-serve packages of wines from award-winning, family-owned vineyards around the world, said it experienced 425% sales growth in 2020. In addition to launching its online wine shop, which now ships direct to … Continue reading →

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RNDC to Buy Opici of Florida

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC),said it agreed to purchase Opici Family Distributing of Florida, effective March 1, 2021. Chief Operating Officer Bob Hendrickson said, “We are excited about the purchase of Opici Family Distributing of Florida as it expands our … Continue reading →

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Perrin Brewing Intros Limited Release Turtle in a Palm Tree

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Perrin Brewing Co. releases Turtle in a Palm Tree, a 10% ABV Russian Imperial Stout with chocolate, caramel and coconut. Turtle in a Palm Tree will be available To Go at the Perrin Pub, in 32 oz. Crowlers and 4-packs … Continue reading →

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Quintessential Moves to Direct Distribution in New York, New Jersey

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Quintessential Wines said it terminated its relationships with Winebow, Southern Glazer’s and Empire Distributors will be terminated.  In New Jersey Quintessential will be a dual distributor with Allied and Winebow.  The two move mean that Quintessential’s on- and off-premise accounts … Continue reading →

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Beer Purchasers Index Flat

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for December 2020. is at 64, just three points above December 2019, when it was at 61. The “at-risk inventory” (inventory at risk of going out of code in the next 30 days) … Continue reading →

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