Monthly Archives: July 2021

DISCUS Joins Energy Star to Develop Energy Benchmarking Tool

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Eneregy Star program  to develop energy-saving tools and resources for distilleries. One key initiative is an Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) benchmarking tool, which will enable … Continue reading →

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Calif. Wineries Increasingly Adopt Sustainable Practices

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thirty-five percent more California vineyards used the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing in 2016-2020 to guide their operations, a just-released report says. That represents a 45% increase in acres, a 60% increase in wineries and a 58% increase in cases … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Launches Craft Beer Trail

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) and Oklahoma Agritourism launched the state’s first Craft Beer Trail. The Trail incluswa 60 Oklahoma craft breweries inh five distinct regions – Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southwest and Southeast. The trail gives Oklahoma a unique … Continue reading →

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Spiribam Acquires Joseph Cartron

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Spiribam, a unit of Groupe Bernard Hayot dedicated to bringing “the finest Caribbean rum to the U.S., acquired Joseph Cartron Co., a producer of more than 70 fruit liqueurs and traditional eaux-de-vies in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France. Spiribam’s portfolio includes Rhum … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Sets Sweeps to Celebrate New Labels

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To celebrate the new labels, Chateau Ste. Michelle is giving 40 people a custom virtual interior design package from sought-after interior designer Cassandra Lavalle of @coco.kelley.  Whether one’s chateau is in your backyard, or in the closet where the kids … Continue reading →

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Wiseacre to Intro 2 Year-Round Brews

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wiseacre Brewing Co., Memphis,  will launch two new year-round beers this summer: Irusu Rice Lager and Puffel Hazy Double IPA. The introduction of these two brews will also represent two new packaging opportunities, with Irusu offered in a 15-pack and Puffel … Continue reading →

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