Monthly Archives: January 2022

Who & What —

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association elects Fred Wooten, commissioner of the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, chair-elect.  He will assume his responsibilities in May 2022, when current Chair-Elect Tim Holden, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, becomes NABCA Chairman … Continue reading →

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Sales of Spirits, Wine Rose as Much as 40% in Early Months of Pandemic

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to a study by University at Buffalo researchers.  While wine and spirits sales soared 20% to 40%, sales of beer declined in the early months of the pandemic compared to like periods in prior years.  The research also … Continue reading →

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Permanent Direct Shipping for Spirits Advances in California

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization passed SB 620, which would permanently allow California distillers to ship their spirits products directly to consumers just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state. The bill now … Continue reading →

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In Dry January, Maryland’s Breweries Look Forward to FeBREWary

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Maryland brewers and partners will kick off the month-long observance of FeBREWary on Feb. 1. Proclaimed as “Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month” by Gov. Larry Hogan since 2015, FeBREWary showcases the more than 120 operating breweries in the state. Supporting … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Indispensable in Fighting Covid

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In Quebec, a new rule requires one to have proof of vaccination to buy alcoholic beverages or marijuana.  Result:  First-dose vaccination appointment quadrupled the first day.  The rule goes into effect Jan. 18.  Bev/al and marijuana are sold only in … Continue reading →

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US Chamber Seeks to Make Case that Business is Resilient

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of American Business briefing Tuesday (1/11), and Chamber President/CEO Suzzane Clark focused on the benefits competition brings, demonstrated most dramatically last year in “the race for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Who won? … Continue reading →

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