Monthly Archives: April 2022

Champagne Telmont to Shave Weight of Bottles

Champagne Telmont said it launched a pioneering experiment to reduce the weight of its glass bottles, working in close collaboration with the French glassmaker Verallia.  The goal is ultimately to decrease the current weight of 835 grams to an even … Continue reading

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Bottle Shortage Spurs Albany Distilling to Move to Bigger Quarters

With glass bottles in short and sporadic supply, Albany Distilling has moved to an 8.500-square-foot space in West Albany, N.Y.  It’s old facility was 1,400 square feet. The larger space has been a plus:  Sales have jumped with many drinkers saying … Continue reading

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CBrands Speeds Stock Buyback

Constellation Brands, Inc. said it entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with Bank of America, N.A. to repurchase $500.0 million of its Class A common stock (“Common Stock”). Under the ASR agreement, Constellation will receive approximately 1.7 million … Continue reading

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Living the Dream Brewing Adopts 12-Ounch Cans

Living The Dream Arapahaze Double Hazy IPA used to be packaged in 16 oz. 4-packs.  Now it’s in 12 oz. 6-packs.  “We’re making this change to ensure supply of this beer within the current supply chain, not to mention we’re … Continue reading

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Fess Parker Winery Debuts New Tasting Room

“After 30+ years, it was definitely time for a refresh” of the Fess Parker Winery tasting room, explains Ashley Parker-Snider. “We knew we wanted to create an environment that would feel a little bit grand, yet still welcoming and comfortable … Continue reading

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Barton 1792 Ending Public Tours of Distillery

We think it’s a mistake.  People love to visit where their favorite products are made.  Barton said the took into consideration “brand needs, plant capacity, safety and practicality. Tours will end April 29, but if a tour was booked to … Continue reading

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