Monthly Archives: June 2021

Gallo to Build $423 Million South Carolina Production, Distribution Facility

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The new facility in Chester County, S.C., will provide bottling and canning capacity as well as warehousing and distribution for the company’s growing portfolio of wine and spirit brands. Gallo said the new South Carolina facility will allow Gallo to … Continue reading →

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21st Amendment Brewery Debuts Tropical Brew Free! Or Die IPA

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It will hit shelves nationwide in six- and 12-packs in July. “Our original Brew Free! or Die IPA has always been a bellwether of our craft beer selections since before it was even named that and just known at our San Francisco … Continue reading →

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Oskar Blues Debuts Death by Flapjacks English Porter

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s Oskar Blues’ second entry of 2021 in it series of over-the-top Death By beers inspired by cult classic Death By Coconut Irish Porter. Death By Flapjacks will be available nationwide starting June 20, in four-packs of 12 oz. cans … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Velocity Surged 43% for Memorial Day in Week: NielsenIQ

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Compared to 2019, value velocity is also +30% higher with the average outlet making $10,825 (vs $8,302 in 2019), NielsenIQ said. This is largely due to higher average check values, as whilst there were +5% more tickets over the day, … Continue reading →

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US, EU Reach a ‘Truce’ in Boeing/Airbus Dispute, But 25% Tariffs on American Whiskies Remain

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union agreed to suspend for five years the 25% tariffs on U.S. rum, brandy and vodka imposed in November 2020 as part of the Boeing/Airbus dispute. In return, the U.S. agreed to suspend for five years the 25% … Continue reading →

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Single-Serve RTDs Surge, Provide a Glimpse of Summer: Drizly

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time, this Memorial Day weekend, RTD cocktails landed in the No. 4 spot in liquor subcategory on Drizly after whiskey, vodka, and tequila, accounting for six percent of share within the liquor category. This was up significantly … Continue reading →

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