Monthly Archives: July 2021

Vizzy Hard Seltzer Launches a Watermelon Pack

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It will hit the shelves in late July and comes in four flavors: Blueberry Watermelon, Kiwi Watermelon, Passionfruit Watermelon and Mango Watermelon., the brand says. “Vizzy continues to bring the most desired flavor profiles to our hard seltzer drinkers,” said Vi … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Velocity up 73% vs 2020 Despite Slight Decline Over July 4 Weekend

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, with all states either ahead or comparable to 2019, CGA data for the week ended July 10 shows. Average outlet dollar sales (velocity) trends are slightly negative  (-1%) … Continue reading →

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Licence IV Launches Canned French Wine Line

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Licence IV is expanding its offerings to include French wine in cans in the United States. The company’s first canned offerings include their flagship Blanc – the first-ever Muscadet released in this format – and Rosé, both now available for … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors to Resume Quarterly Dividends

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Beverage Co. said ti would resume paying quarterly dividends now that it has paid off$1 billion of 2.1% Senior Notes due July 15. The first resumed dividend will be 34 cents a share on Class A and B … Continue reading →

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Lomanto Grape Variety Approved for U.S. Wine Labels

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

As long as they meet all requirements for using a grape varietal name, wine bottlers may now use Lomanto, as well as other names granted administrative approval, as the type designation on American wine labels pending the results of our next … Continue reading →

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TTB Proposes 2 New AVAs

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau proposed to establish the 34,155-acre “Paulsell Valley” viticultural area in Stanislaus County, Calif. and the “Rocky Reach” AVA in parts of  Chelan and Douglas Counties, Wash. The proposed  Rocky Reach AVA is entirely within … Continue reading →

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