Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

TTB Product Approvals Up 5.5% in 12 Months

Alcohol & tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau approved 182,800 new products in the 12 months ended March 31, bw166 said.  That’s an increase of 5.5%

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Luxco Launches New Hard Soda Line

Luxco launches Vita Frute Vodka Sodas, a new addition to Luxco’s ready-to-drink portfolio, featuring unique and refreshing flavors.

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TTB Labs Closed

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said its laboratories have been closed in compliance with state and local stay-at-home orders. “Due to these closures, we will not be

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Bud Light: ‘Boo the Commish During NFL Draft’

The NFL draft will be virtual on Thursday.  But that doesn’t mean viewers can’t boo NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

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Coppola Winery Launches Company-Wide Effort to Support No Kid Hungry

Francis Ford Coppola Winery said it will donate a minimum of $150,000 now through Dec. 31, 2020, to No Kid Hungry as part of an overall effort to help make sure kids

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Rebel Coast Expands Product Line to Include Sparkling Wine and Seltzers

Rebel Coast, a California-based creator of cannabis-infused beverages launched five new products including sparkling wine and seltzers. The brand’s existing products, a sauvignon

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