Monthly Archives: January 2022

There’s No Glass Shortage from U.S. Producers: Glass Packaging Institute

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Domestic glass suppliers have not run out of excess inventory, not is there any shortage of raw materials to make glass,” Scott DeFife, president, Glass Packaging Institute, told the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.  “All the materials needed to manufacture glass in North … Continue reading →

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Diageo Net Sales Jump 15.8% in Half

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo plc reports net sales in the fiscal first half rose 16% to GBP 7.96 billion (20% organic) on a 9% increase in volume.  Net profit jumped 24% to GBP 1.97 billion. “In the off-trade channel, where consumer demand has … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Launches Zero-Carb Beer

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Bud Light NEXT is Anheuser-Busch‘s first zero carb beer.  In addition to offering zero carbs, the new super crisp light beer boasts 80 calories, 4% ALC/VOL and offers a clean, and refreshing taste, A-B said. “As Bud Light enters 2022, we … Continue reading →

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Hotaling Sales Soared 50% in Year; Sales Organization Revamped

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hotaling & Co. said 2021 was a record year, with sales growing more than 50% from 2020.  Anticipating further growth, it said Stacey Klass, vp-central division, will become vp-national sales manager, a new position.  Other appointments: Kathy Kain has been promoted Regional … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Spirits Intros 2 New Flavors

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cutwater Spirits Tiki Rum Punch and Orange Vodka Smash are available nationwide.  Both are 7% ABV.  Tiki Rum Punch features Cutwater’s award-winning Bali Hai Rums with a sparkling orange-passion fruit punch. Orange Vodka Smash nationally. Cutwater’s Smash pays homage to … Continue reading →

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Link Between Epilepsy, Alcohol Consumption Uncertain

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Various studies have focused on how alcohol consumption leads to provoked epilepsy seizures, commonly occurring due to alcohol withdrawal, or heavy alcohol intoxication. However, very few of these studies focus on the link between alcohol consumption and unprovoked seizures. One … Continue reading →

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