Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Ill. Gov’s Proposed Hike in Bev/Al Taxes Seen Lifting Cross-Border Sales

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Financially troubled Illinois will face even more problems if Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed boost in alcohol beverage taxes

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Diageo to Offer 26 Weeks of Parental Leave to All Employees

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo North America (U.S., Canada and the USVI), will offer 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender and whether they become a parent via birth, surrogacy, adoption or

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Foley Family Wines to Market, Distribute Horse Soldier Bourbon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The strategic alliance between American Freedom Distillery, a St. Petersburg, Fla., producer of artisanal spirits, and Foley Family Wines, will lend marketing and promotion expertise while the

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14 Hand Unveils New Canned Wine Line, Spoofs Classic Beer Ads

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

14 Hands Winery  (Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) launched of a new canned wine line, unveiling the new product through a tongue-in-

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Fetzer Tells Congress to Put a Price on Carbon

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Joseph Brinkley, vineyard director, Fetzer Vineyards, joined other business leaders in lobbying Congress for comprehensive and

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Calif. Senate Okays 4 a.m. Bar Closing

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The California Senate approved, 29-6, a bill allowing 10 cities to extend drinking hours until 4 a.m. in party zones.

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