Monthly Archives: February 2022

MGP Ingredients Announces $12 Million Barrel Warehouse Expansion to Meet Robust American Whiskey Demand

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

MGP Ingredients, Inc.  said it has begun a $12 million barrel warehouse expansion to meet growing consumer demand for its American whiskey. Construction of the new barrel warehouse facility has recently begun in Williamstown, Ky., and marks the company’s second … Continue reading →

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Marie Brizard W&S 2021 Sales Down 1% (Up 3.6% Organic)

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The gain was driven by sales in France, the company said, before an off-premise slowdown. In the United States, 2021 net sales fell 8% versus 2020 under the impact of the first half 2020 change in distribution model. The fourth … Continue reading →

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Joe Fortune to Succeed Jeff Popkin as CEO at Mast-Jägermeister US

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Fortune has been Chief Commercial Officer for the last two years. He joind the company in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer. Popkin guided the company transition from Sidney Frank Importing Company to Mast-Jägermeister US in 2015.  He implemented the strategic … Continue reading →

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Delaware Gov. Signs Bill Making Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 290  making cocktails to-go permanent in the state. Delaware becomes the 17th state to make cocktails to-go permanent. The new law became effective immediately on February 16, 2022. Cocktails to-go were allowed through temporary … Continue reading →

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Lawson’s Finest Offers Brew with Comet Hops

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Lawson’s Finest Liquids is debuting a new addition to its lineup of specialty beers – Super Session #3 with Comet hops. The single-hopped IPA is part of Lawson’s Finest Liquids longstanding Super Session series featuring a wide array of unique … Continue reading →

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Oregon Adds 36 Liquor Stores Over Six Years

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission has been expanding the number of liquor stores in Canada for six years. During the six-year expansion, 36 additional liquor stores have opened across Oregon, bringing the total to 281 stores. In that same period, … Continue reading →

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