Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Kincade Fire Not Seen Impacting Overall Calif. Winegrape Harvest

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Wine Institute said it expects “no impact on the overall statewide 2019 winegrape harvest. Wineries in the North Coast and around the state are finished or were in the homestretch of

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New Study Finds American Over-Estimate Calories in Beer, Wine

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the conclusion of a new study from Finder.com.  And, if it’s correct, it may also suggest a way for legacy producers to see their shipments improve:  Broadcast the number of calories in their

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60% of Consumers Favor Restaurants Offering New Flavors: Study

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

While consumer demand for flavor innovation is high, Technomic’s 2019 Flavor Consumer Trend Report reveals that consumers’ willingness to try new flavors varies by dining

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The GlenDronach Intros Two New Cash Bottlings

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The GlenDronach announced the release of two highly-anticipated bottlings which speak to the historic distillery’s

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Ben E. Keith Buys Artisanal Beverage Distributor Assets, Creates Spirits Unit

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Fort Worth-based Ben E. Keith Beverages s acquired Dallas-based Artisanal Beverage Distributor‘s assets, adding 20

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Analysts Not Hopeful China Trade Talks to Move Forward in 2019

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

On Friday, the U.S. Trade Representative announced some progress had been made, but an analyst at National Australia

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