Monthly Archives: February 2021

Ardagh Renews Distribution Pact with Waterloo Container

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a business unit of Ardagh Group has renewed its contract with Waterloo Container as its preferred wine bottle distributor to service wineries in the eastern half of the U.S. and Canada. Waterloo Container has been representing … Continue reading →

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MGP Signs Standard Beverage

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

MGP Ingredients appointed Standard Beverage Corp., a Kansas bev/al distributor, to represent its proprietary spirits brands in Kansas. “We’re proud to partner with Standard Beverage to create programs that build brand awareness and business impact in our home state,” says … Continue reading →

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Barefoot Announces Support for Black Women Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Barefoot (Gallo) announces the return of #WeStanForHer, a campaign launched in 2020 to celebrate and support Black women entrepreneurs. Five Black women entrepreneurs will receive a $10,000 grant, as well as invaluable business coaching and mentorship to further their business endeavors. New … Continue reading →

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How Maryland Is Marking Maryland Craft Brew Lovers Month

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Normally, the state’s celebration of locally brewed beer is celebrated in Silver Spring.  But, like so much else, Covid has changed this, too. This year, consumers can celebrate “Love Thy Beer” at Maryland breweries where taproom menus highlight styles that … Continue reading →

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Miller Lite Ridicules Mich Ultra’s ‘1 Calorie’ Campaign

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Want to burn a calorie?  You don’t have to do it by drinking Michelob Ultra.  Just type 836 characters. That’s the gist of Miller Lite’s Game Day response to Michelob Ultra’s Super Bowl ad.  The campaign reminds drinkers that enjoying … Continue reading →

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Consumers Seem Tilting Toward Lighter Drinks: Drizly

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Beer gained share in January, going from 13% share to 18% share, Drizly said, adding it “points to consumers reaching for lighter drinks to kick off the new year, driven by hard seltzer and light lager. ” In the liquor … Continue reading →

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