Monthly Archives: April 2021

Coravin, Inc. Launches New Pivot Wine Preservation Series

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Coravin, Inc., the premier global wine technology company, announced the debut of the Coravin Pivot+ Wine Preservation System, an extension of its Pivot Series that combines preservation with aeration. First introduced in November 2020, the Pivot Series features a specially … Continue reading →

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Fetzer’s New Packaging Highlights Sustainability

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Debuting across the Fetzer Vineyards collection, the package refresh includes updated graphics, colors and tagline, and a reimagining of Fetzer’s hallmark tree icon, enhanced with a water drop to signal a heritage of resource conservation. The new tagline, “Building a … Continue reading →

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Heineken Brand Volume Jumped 12.1% in 1st Quarter, Net Soared

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

But the company’s overall beer volume showed no organic growth, Heineken reports coming in premium volume outperformed in the low-teens which consolidated volume actually declined a bit, to 50.3  million hectoliters in this year’s first quarter from 51.6 million hectoliters … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual DISCUS Conference to Be Oct. 6-8 in Austin, Tex.

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The changing spirits marketplace, including direct to consumer, ready to drink, cocktails to go, e-commerce, diversity, sustainability, post COVID response/support, cannabis, responsibility, trends, and innovation are among the topics to be discussed at the 2nd annual Distilled Spirits Council of … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

RETIRING:  Gladys Horiuchi, director of media relations at Wine Institute, after 25 years of service.  A successor hasn’t been named.

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On-Premise on the Rebound: Restaurant Chain Customer Sales Begin to Recover

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

With the lifting of restrictions and more consumers vaccinated, customer transactions at major restaurant chains were up 32% in March compared to the 43% decline a year ago, although still down -6% compared to March 2019. Major chain transactions at … Continue reading →

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