Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

The Beer Wars Are Becoming Fun

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

You’ll recall that last month Miller Lite revived the “It’s Miller Time” slogan while offering free beer to the first 118,000 people

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Economy Watch: Manufacturers’ New Orders Eased in September

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

New orders for manufactured goods in September decreased $2.9 billion or 0.6 percent to $496.7 billion, the Census Bureau said.  In August, new orders were down just 0.1%.  

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Reyes Acquires Dixie Beverage Distribution Rights

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Premium Distributors of Virginia L.L.C., a Reyes Beer Division company, acquired the distribution rights of Dixie Beverage Co. in Winchester, Virginia.  Terms weren’t disclosed.

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MGP Sales Slip 4.6%, Net Falls 8.8%

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

MGP Ingredients Inc. reports sales decreased 4.6% to $90.7 million, decline in the Distillery Products segment, which was

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Heaven Hill Acquires Black Velvet

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Heaven Hill Brands acquired Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, the second-largest selling Canadian whisky in the

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Spirits to Continue to Take Share from Beer: Moody’s

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Brewers can be excused for wondering if the torture – spirits taking share from beer – will ever end.  The answer,

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