Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Utah ABC Mulls Delisting Up to 900 Products

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

They’re slow movers, the agency says, adding its purchasing directors are still holding conversations with many suppliers.  “Some products will not be delisted,” a spokesman

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Hotaling Adds Arran Single Malt Whiskies to Portfolio

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The change is effective June 1. The only whisky producer on the island, Isle of Arran Distillers also owns Lagg Distillery in the south of the island, which opened in June 2019 and is home to the future heavily-peated Lagg … Continue reading →

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Get Ready to List Additives on Your Labels

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

You can expect health advocates to call for mandatory listing of additives on your labels if a proposal currently being drafted requiring mandatory listing of wine ingredients and

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Carlsberg Backs Plant-Based Bottle

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Around 300 million tons of plastic is made from fossil fuels every year and is said to be a major contributor to the climate crisis.  And, because most of it isn’t recycled, it also is part

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CDC Offers Guidance on Reopening Restaurants and Bars

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s located in Yuba County where some businesses – but not bars, tasting rooms or wineries – are being allowed to open.

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Now, a Credit Card for Wine Enthusiasts

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Rewards and payments innovator Vertical Finance is throwing open the waitlist for its upcoming Grand Reserve consumer credit card designed specifically for wine enthusiasts,

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