Monthly Archives: March 2022

Brown-Forman Promotes 4 to Senior VP, Announces 2 Retirements

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. promoted four company veterans to Senior VPs and announced the retirement of Ralph de Chabert, Senior VP/Chief Corporate Citizenship Officer, effective July 1, and John Hayes, Senior Vice President/President, USA and Canada, effective Aug. 17. The four are: … Continue reading →

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DISCUS to Host Annual Conference June 8-10 in New Orleans

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Themed “Stronger Together,” the conference will bring together a diverse group of top experts in their respective fields to identify challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and to share ideas on how to navigate the rapidly changing spirits marketplace and … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

KLG Public Relations adds three new clients: Dos Hombres Mezcal, St. George Spirits and Banfi Vintners.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Russia takes over Champagne and Cognac: Has intellectual property become a geopolitical battlefield? New Russian legislation on geographical indications forces importers of Champagne to relabel their products as “sparkling wine.”  (Lexology)

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Diageo North America Opens New Canning Facility to Accelerate RtD Growth

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo launched a new manufacturing site featuring two high-speed can lines, capable of producing 25 million cases of malt-based beverages and spirits-based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails a year. The operation at the new 225,000 square-foot facility supplements existing ready-to-drink production across … Continue reading →

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Coors Light Ends 6-Pack Plastic Rings Worldwide

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Coors Light said it will eliminate plastic rings from packaging globally, where Molson Coors owns brewing operations, and is set to become the largest beer brand in North America to move away from plastic rings. To support the move to … Continue reading →

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