Monthly Archives: April 2021

Economy Watch: Services Sector Business Grew to Record 69.4% in Month

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It was the 10th consecutive month that economic activity in the sector grew and was 8.4 percentage points higher than the February reading, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Supplier deliveries slowed, the report says, and prices rose 2.2 … Continue reading →

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Jackson Family Wines Says Gallo Infringed La Creama Trademark

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Calling its product “Cask & Cream” creates consumer confusion with Jackson’s La Crema trademark, the company asserted in a complaint filed in federal district court. From fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2020, Jackson Family Wines (JFW) sold more than 80 million … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Craft Brewers Launch PAC

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild (MNCBG) launched the MN Craft Beer PAC (PAC). The PAC is a bipartisan committee with the purpose of supporting policies and legislation that champion the cause of craft breweries of all sizes. The sole focus … Continue reading →

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Low to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Cataracts

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Low to moderate alcohol consumption appears to be associated with a lower risk of requiring surgery for cataracts, finds a new study led by University College of London and Moorfields Biomedical Research Center researchers. T he study, published in Ophthalmology … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Vodka Adds Two Flavors

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Pinnacle Vodka (Beam Suntory) announced Pinnacle Light & Ripe, an exciting new innovation line featuring two refreshing, fruit-forward flavors, Apricot Honeysuckle and Guava Lime.  Both are crafted with natural ingredients with no sugar and fewer than 75 calories. The new, … Continue reading →

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Hoplark Intros a Line of Hops-Infused Waters

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Hoplark, a brewer of hop-forward non-alcoholic beverages launched Hoplark Water, a line of refreshing, crushable hops-infused sparkling waters in three flavors: Citra Hops, Mosaic Hops, and Sabro Hops. Created for craft beer lovers who crave the complexity and bold flavor … Continue reading →

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