Monthly Archives: March 2022

86% Say Rising Gas Prices Impacting Other Spending

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Gas prices have exploded, rising on average about $1.40 a gallon in just a few weeks.  And that, a new study from Technomic finds, is hurting restaurants. What consumers are being most affected?  Those in the 18-to-24 age bracket.  Least … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Report Proposes 61 Different Actions to Curb Alcohol Use

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With a 54% increase in alcohol-related deaths since 2014, “Wisconsin leads the nation in excessive use of alcohol with reports showing increased alcohol sales and a rising death toll,” according to a new report by the Medical College of Wisconsin’s … Continue reading →

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Champagne Shipped More than 34 Million Bottles to U.S. in 2021

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Champagne Bureau, USA, said 34,119,758 bottles of Champagne were shipped to the United States in 2021, a 63.9% increase year-over-year in the adjusted final annual figures and the most bottles shipped to any country outside of France. In addition, the … Continue reading →

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Eastside Distilling Secures $3 Million Credit Facility

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling, Inc. said it has closed a new secured credit facility of up to $3 million in available principal amount with TQLA, LLC. The Company has entered into a definitive agreement with TQLA, LLC to accept a one-year loan … Continue reading →

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Johnnie Walker Funds Official Anthem for Angel City FC

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Johnnie Walker (Diageo) launches “First Strides,” a long-term initiative “that aims to celebrate, inspire and enable those people and organizations that are taking bold steps towards progress, and pushing boundaries to move culture forward for all.” To kick off the program … Continue reading →

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OldKnow Bev Co. Creates 1st RtD Absinthe Seltzer

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

OldKnow Bev Co.’s Verte Absinthe Spirited Seltzer is said to be the first Absinthe-based seltzer in the U.S. Absinthe is an herbaceous elixir with a long tradition of lore, intertwining the romance of the spirit and its use by artists, … Continue reading →

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