Monthly Archives: February 2021

Stoli Group Names Harry Bigelow President, North America

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

He’s a veteran of leading consumer brand companies such as Diageo, Guinness USA, Red Bull, Pepsico, and E&J Gallo. Stoli also said Mark Iveson, Sales Director West, will join Stoli from Diageo. “The word is out that Stoli is primed … Continue reading →

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Nude Beverages Launches Nude Hard Iced Tea in U.S.

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s described as ” a true American-style iced tea with zero carbonation, zero caffeine, and brewed with black tea and follows Nude’s 2020 U.S. launch of its flagship product, Nude Hard Seltzer. Nude Hard Iced Tea is currently available in … Continue reading →

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Boston Beer 4th Quarter Profit Soared 135.7% on 53% Advance in Revenue

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Boston Beer Co. reports fourth quarter revenue soared 53% from a year earlier to $460.9 million, thanks to a 54% increase in shipments.  Net profit in the period more than doubled to $32.8 million, or $2.64 a share, a 135.7% … Continue reading →

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Cocktails-to-Go Bill Introduced in West Virginia Senate

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The measure requires cocktails-to-go to be in a sealed, tamper-evident container. “West Virginia hospitality businesses have struggled to cope with the harsh economic impacts of COVID-19, and their path to economic recovery will last long beyond the end of the … Continue reading →

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Ehlers Estate Revamps Wine Labels

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Ehlers Estate, a 42-acre organically farmed estate vineyard in Napa Valley’s Saint Helena AVA, launched its 2018 vintage wines with a complete redesign and individualization of all wine labels. The 2018 vintage is Winemaker and General Manager Laura Diaz Muñoz’ … Continue reading →

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Indiana House Votes End to Residency Requirement for Liquor Store Owners

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Indiana House voted 90-4 to approve and send to the state Senate a bill changing a number of state liquor laws, including a requirement that a liquor store owner must have been a resident for five years. The five-year … Continue reading →

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