Monthly Archives: April 2022

What We’re Reading —

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

How Sustainable is ‘Green’ Wine Packaging? So, what makes some wine packaging sustainable, and others not so much? (Wine Enthusiast)

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Easter Sunday: Good News for Eateries, Not for Bars

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With Easter coming up this weekend, it’s likely eating outlets will see a sales boost, says CGA‘s Matthew Crompton.  In 2019, Easter Sunday experienced velocity growth of +19% in these venues versus the average Sunday in the year to date, … Continue reading →

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Champagne Shipped Over 34 Million Bottles to U.S. in 2021

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s a 63.9% increase from the pandemic-depressed shipments of 2020, according to the Comité Champagne. According to Jennifer Hall, director of the Champagne Bureau, USA, “not only did Champagne shipments to the United States rebound last year, but the United … Continue reading →

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Marie Brizard W&S Reverses Loss, Posts a Profit

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits sold less in fiscal 2021 but turned a profit.  The company reports earning EUR 5.6 million in 2021, reversing a EUR 38.5 million loss a year earlier.   Sales fell 1%, or 2.4 EUR, to 166.7 … Continue reading →

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Bud Light NEXT Certified as Climate Neutral

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

By measuring and offsetting last year’s carbon emissions and implementing reduction plans for future emissions, Bud Light NEXT has met the independent certification standard from Climate Neutral, a nonprofit organization working with brands and consumers to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. … Continue reading →

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Macallan Launches Limited Edition $4,500 Distil Your World New York

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Distil Your World New York marks the latest release in the series of single malt whiskies and gastronomic creations exploring leading locations around the globe. Crafted by The Macallan Whisky Maker Polly Logan in collaboration with the Roca brothers, owners … Continue reading →

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