Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What –

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits appoints John Wittig as chief commercial officer, Gene Sullivan as chief sales and

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Soda Rock Winery Owner Plans to Rebuild After Kincade Fire As he walked around his gutted Soda Rock Winery on

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

They survived one of California’s most destructive fires. Now they’re battling their insurance company

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Beer Import Volume Up 1.7% in September

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Some 86,918,304 gallons of beer were imported into the U.S. in September, a 1.7% increase from a year earlier, the Beer Institute reports.  Year to date, beer shipments to the U.S. are up 1.5%.

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Davos Brands to Market Balcones Distilling Brands

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Balcones is the most-awarded whisky brand from Texas, and Davos Brands and top distributors, including Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, throughout North America will immediately focus on distribution of Balcones whisky to accelerate and expand the brand’s presence as well … Continue reading →

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NBWA Beer Purchasers Index Soars in October

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The total beer index rose to 70 for October 2019 from 48 in October 2018. Compared to all October readings over the past

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