Monthly Archives: January 2022

No-, Low-Alcohol Volume Seen Growing 28% in U.S. in 5 Years : IWSR

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Once but a sliver of the global beverage alcohol market, no- and low-alcohol beer/cider, wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink (RTD) products grew by more than +6% in volume in 10 key global focus markets in 2021, and now command a 3.5% … Continue reading →

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47% Expect to Visit On-Premise More Often in 2022

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to CGA. which surveyed 1,988 consumers within Florida, Texas, California, Illinois and New York on their expectations, desires and how they plan to behave in the next two weeks. Over the last two-week period, visitation is down slightly … Continue reading →

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Japan Recognizes Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey as Distinctive U.S. Products

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Japan is the 44th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive products of the United States, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said.   “This recognition ensures that only Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey that are … Continue reading →

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Virginia Bill Would End State Stores

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill to do away with the state’s liquor monopoly and end its state store system. In fiscal 2021, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority generated gross revenue of $1.4 billion from the sale of … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy N95s, KN95s, and Surgical-Style Masks in 2022

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Where to Buy N95s, KN95s, and Surgical-Style Masks in 2022 With the CDC now saying we all need better masks, we found this post from The New York Times’ Wirecutter newsletter worth reading.  I don’t think it’s enough simply to … Continue reading →

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Boston Beer Projects Earnings Per Share to Fall Dramatically

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Boston Beer Co. said it projects earnings per share for fiscal 2021 will be somewhere between a loss of $1 and a profit of $1.  That’s down dramatically from the company’s previous project of $2 to $6.  “The estimated lower … Continue reading →

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