Monthly Archives: January 2021

Trade Groups Continue to Push Suspension of Retaliatory Tariffs

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Seventy-two U.S. and European trade associations representing a representing everything from motorcycle manufacturers to producers of vinyl sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urging the immediate suspension of tariffs on sectors … Continue reading →

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Hendrick’s Gin Unveils ‘The World’s First Lunar Gin’

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Hendrick’s Lunar is instilled with botanicals that flourish below the light of the moon and will be released in the U.S. Thursday (1/28), the first full moon of the new year.  And it’s promoting “moonbathing” (think sunbathing, but at night and … Continue reading →

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SweetWater Brewing Releases Premium Hard Seltzer

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Atlanta brewery said its Oasis Premium Hard Seltzer has only 100 calories, 1g carbs, 1g sugar and 5% ABV and “provides a light, bright, and vibrant taste with the right amount of sweetness, a sparkling effervescence and a hint of … Continue reading →

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No Budweiser Ads in Super Bowl

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s all over the news, so it’s not news.  But we’ll report it anyway — Budweiser won’t run any ads during Super Bowl.  Instead of brand building, Budweiser — which used to be the best-selling U.S. beer but has slipped … Continue reading →

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Kansas Gov. Extends Cocktails To-Go to March 31

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed SB14 which includes allowing cocktails to-go from restaurants and bars until March 31, 2021. “With the extension of cocktails to-go, Kansas hospitality businesses will continue to have a vital economic lifeline during the pandemic,” said Kristi … Continue reading →

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Wineries Shipped Record Volume Direct to Consumers as Price per Bottle Sagged in Pandemic

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Last year saw the largest single-year increase in wine purchased by consumers direct from wineries — more than $3.7 billion worth of wine. But, the record 8.39 million cases of wine shipped to consumers in 2020 – a 27% increase over … Continue reading →

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