Monthly Archives: February 2021

A-B Solves Global Supply Chain Issues by Making Stella Artois in St. Louis

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev is shifting some production of Stella Artois to the U.S. in a bid to solve global supply chain issues, the company said. Production will begin in St. Louis later this year, to be followed by A-B’s Los Angeles, Newark,  … Continue reading →

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Calif. Winegrape Crush Lightest Since 2011

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Remember all those worries about a winegrape glut in California?  Those worries are substantially gone, now that the California Department of Agriculture has released its Preliminary Wingrape Crush report showing about 13% fewer grapes were crushed this year, thanks in … Continue reading →

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Hospitality Recovery Coalition Launches Grassroots Campaign

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Hospitality Recovery Coalition, which is led by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., launched a nationwide, grassroots, cocktails to-go  campaign encouraging consumers to contact their state legislators and urge support for local distilleries, restaurants and bars struggling to cope … Continue reading →

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2.5 Million Michelob Ultra Low-Carbon Cans on NC Shelves

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The cans, which are described as “infinitely recyclable” are produced in a joint venture with Rio Tinto and are the first in the world to be made using metal produced through a revolutionary new zero carbon aluminum smelting process. Rio … Continue reading →

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CANarchy’s Beer Portfolio Up 18% in 2020

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to IRI scan data for Total U.S. Multi-Outlet and Convenience and is better than the overall craft beer category, which was up only 9%, CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective noted.  It attributed the success to fresh innovation, strength in … Continue reading →

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Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Expands into Caribbean

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, San Diego, expanded into the Caribbean basin, beginning with 12 islands within the region. The brand entered Canada in late 2020, starting with Alberta. The brand plans to continue its entrance into additional islands in the … Continue reading →

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