Monthly Archives: August 2021

Ciroc to Amplify Stories of Black-Owned Businesses

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Black Business Month ends today (8/31), but Ciroc will amplify the stories and successes of three New York City Black-owned businesses and their owners on its brand platforms as well as PR outreach and digital out-of-home advertising in different cities … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Our friends over at the Washington Post have awakened from their slumber to note that (1) the Biden Administration wants to promote competition in the alcohol industry and (2) some prefer the status quo.  We had the story a while … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Sales Flat or Easing, But Up 45% from 2020: CGA

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The reason?  “Consumers are moving from a post-lockdown celebratory mindset to spending patterns that are more normal and sustainable” says Matthew Crompton, CGA Client Solutions Director, Americas, who adds that the average check is smaller as Covid restrictions ease.  Now … Continue reading →

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TTB Establishes Virginia Peninsula AVA, Modifies 2 Others

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Williamsburg Winery petitioned Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau to establish the 673,059-acre Virginia Peninsula viticultural area in southeastern Virginia.  It includes the counties of James City, York, New Kent, and Charles City, as well as the independent cities … Continue reading →

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TTB Proposes Designating Singani as Distinctive Product of Bolivia

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau proposed to amend the standards of identity for distilled spirits to designated Singani as a type of brandy that is a distinctive product of Bolivia.  This proposal follows a joint petition submitted by … Continue reading →

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Top drinks brands dominate the On Premise as U.S. Consumers Opt for Familiar Choices After Covid-19

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to CGA’s latest on-premise measurement (OPM) data which finds the top 10 beer, American whiskey, and rum brands have significantly increased their category share as many on-premise operators reduced their drink range. At a mega category level, beer … Continue reading →

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