Monthly Archives: May 2022

Inventory Woes Push Willamette Valley Vineyards to a Loss

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. reports a net loss in the first quarter of $98,942 on sales of $6.2 million.  The company attributed the loss to “unforeseen inventory delays”  and said it expects supply interruptions, higher supply costs and labor shortages … Continue reading →

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TTB Approves 3% More Products in Last 12 Months

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to bw166, which found Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau approved 43,300 new beer products, a 7.4% increase over the last year, 22,000 new spirits products, a 9.9% increase, and 110,700 new wine product, a 0.1% increase.

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Vermont Legislators Reduce Tax on Spirits-Based RtDs

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Vermont Legislature passed and sent to Gov.Phil Scott  a bill to reduce the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products and expand outlets where they can be sold. “Not only are Vermont spirits consumers inconvenienced by having to go … Continue reading →

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Dirty Devil Expanding Across America

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It’s now available in 28 states, the Canadian company says. The premium vodka is the first and only spirit in the world made with Hyper-Oxygenated water, a proprietary process developed by Dirty Devil’s parent company, St. Lucifer that creates nano-bubbles.  … Continue reading →

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What to Do to Reduce Political Risk

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The vindictive response to Walt Disney Co.’s opposition to a Florida bill involving LGBTQ discussion is an extreme example of the risk to corporations from engaging in political activity.  A survey by the Conference Board earlier this year found two-thirds of … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Hamel Family Wines hires Geoff Labitzke, MW, as its first general manager.  He most recently served as Director of Sales for Sebastopol’s highly regarded Kistler Vineyards where he directed the wholesale and marketing efforts domestically and internationally.

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