Monthly Archives: April 2021

Up to 50% of French Winegrapes May Be Lost After Freeze

About 80% of vineyards in France’s primary wine growing areas are expected to lose 25% to 50% of the grapes, according to the European Committee of Wine Companies after a severe frost earlier in April followed an unusual warm spell … Continue reading

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Jack Daniel’s to Get 70% of Power Needs from Solar

Jack Daniel’s Distillery expects to get 70% of its power needs from a solar facility just a few miles from the Lynchburg, Tenn., distillery.  The facility will be built, owned and operated by Silicon Ranch, an affiliate of Royal Dutch … Continue reading

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Tequila Trails Vodka by Just 6 Share Points: Drizly

Tequila’s ascent has been fueled by a convergence of many factors—and boosted during the pandemic.  It now has a 16% share of sales on Drizly, just six percentage points behind vodka. “A shift in consumer perception over the category has … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) directors elected Chris Underwood, Board of Managers RNDC-West, as Chairman of the Board.

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Craft Brewers Conference to Be Face-to-Face

It will be smaller, have a number of health measures and a “super-flexible cancellation policy.”  But, it will be in person, not virtual, Brewers Association said.  It will feature educational seminars, networking opportunities and a trade show devoted to craft … Continue reading

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Diplomático Rum to Help Limit Food Waste in Markets Across the Country

Dubbed “Project Leftover,” the Diplomático Rum program aims to create and connect a network of local nonprofit food rescue organizations with restaurants and bars whose food surplus would previously go unused, while helping reduce their carbon footprints and directly reduce … Continue reading

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