Monthly Archives: June 2022

Economy Watch: Why Consumers Are Anxious

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Global food prices are up 30% year-on-year. House prices have jumped a record 21% in that same period. Oil has doubled,” says Bernhard Weber of Fortune. “You get the picture. And wages? Meh, paychecks are roughly 5% fatter in 2022. … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Fun Wine names Christina Aguilera, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, “chief culture officer.”

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Sonoma County Program Faulted for Endangering Ag Field Workers

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A Sonoma County, Calif., program that allows agricultural employers to bring their workers into mandatory evacuation zones to work during wildfires. A new study from the University of California Irvine details the dangers posed to workers by the program and … Continue reading →

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Nevada Beverage Taps DistpatchTrack to Improve Deliveries

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

DispatchTrack, a leading provider of right-time delivery management software, said it has been selected by Nevada Beverage Company, a large Las Vegas-based beverage wholesaler, to improve delivery efficiencies and ensure orders are consistently delivered on time. With DispatchTrack’s AI-powered hybrid … Continue reading →

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Hacker-Pschorr Munchner Gold Lager Now in Cans

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time Münchner Gold Lager is now available in the U.S. in 16.9 oz cans. The new lightweight cans are available in a convenient 4-Pack, making it easy to bring to a BBQ, tailgating event or even the … Continue reading →

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Calif. Bill Seeks to Restore DtC Shipping by Calif. Distillers, Brewers

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A pandemic-era program that allowed craft distilleries to ship products to legal age consumers across California ended in March.  Now, a bill in the California Senate seeks to allow craft distilleries and breweries to ship to California customers, as well … Continue reading →

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