Monthly Archives: July 2021

Nielsen CGA Predicts ‘A Really Good Summer’ for Food, Beverage Places

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

While 7.95 of all on-premise outlets failed during the Covid pandemic, sales have bounced back and are now exceeding 2019 levels, says Matthew Crompton, Nielsen CGA’s public relations director.  “Demand is up and supply is down—and when that happens we … Continue reading →

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Korbel Sponsors American Century Golf Tourney for 17th Year

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the 17th consecutive year, Korbel California Champagne sponsored the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nev. A new event this year, Korbel hosted a Long Drive Competition on Thursday, July 8th. Taking place on Hole 16 with … Continue reading →

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Estralla Jalisco Expands Line of Canned Micheladas

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Featuring a 3.5% ABV, the Classic Michelada is made by blending a Mexican-style lager with Clamato and lime juice to create a refreshing balance of sweet, savory and spicy that tastes just like a traditional michelada should. To celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  Leena Jain as Chief Marketing Officer of Coravin,a the wine technology company.  She joins from Humanscale, where she was CEO for three years.  Earlier she had been with L’Oreal.

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Lone Star Beer Celebrates Beauty, Culture of West Texas

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Lone Star Beer’s High Desert Days release is now available at retailers throughout Texas.  It’s intended to honor the culture of West Texas. High Desert Days is a smooth, wheat-style beer with an ABV of 4.6% brewed in the Hill … Continue reading →

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XED Beverage Co. Raises $4.5 Million in Seed Round

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

XED Beverage Co. (XED) said it completed its second seed round of funding.  In the past year, XED has raised a total of $4.5 million which will be used to grow XED’s flagship brand SESH and launch XED’s second disruptive … Continue reading →

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