Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

How Adolescent Binge Drinking Is Connected to Adult Behaviors

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Intermittent exposure to high levels of alcohol in adolescent animals leads to increased levels of microRNA-137 — a molecule

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Who & What —

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) promotes

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

How Natural Wine Became a Symbol of Virtuous Consumption The mainstreaming of natural wines has brought niche winemakers capital and celebrity, as well as questions about their personalities and politics.  (The New Yorker)   The Impact of Chinese Tariffs on U.S. Wine, … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bulk Still Wine Production Fell in October

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Total U.S. still wine production in October was 170.2 million gallons, down from 181.2 million gallons a year earlier, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau reports, Year-to-date, total U.S. still wine production was down about 40.1 million gallons – … Continue reading →

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Bacardi Acquires Stillhouse Spirits

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardi Ltd. first invested in Stillhouse, which makes whiskey and vodka packaged in stainless steel cans, in 2014.  It’s made

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Suppliers Move to Prevent Minors Seeing Alcohol Marketing Online

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

International Alliance for Responsible Drinking said it is working with Facebook (including Instagram), Snapchat, and

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