Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors Sales Slip 1.2%, Net Profit Plunges 45.6%

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors Brewing Co. reports net income of $151.4 million, or 70 cents a share, in the first quarter, down 45.3% from $278.1

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Sazerac to Expand Maine Plant

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac‘s Boston Brands of Maine unit is planning a $4 million expansion of its plant in Lewiston, Me., a move that will add 50

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Calif. Farmers, Including Winegrape Growers, Cite Trouble Hiring Workers

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Some 56% of California farmers say they weren’t able to hire all the employees they needed at some point in the past five years.

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Reckless Love Wines Launches a New Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Reckless Love Wines introduces a new California-style Sauvignon Blanc in select markets across the country.

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Drifter Spirits Intros Svol Aquavit

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Created in collaboration with experts in Nordic cuisine who worked under leading Danish restaurateur Claus Meyer, this modern

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What Folks Will See on Their Way to the Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Billboards carrying the headline, “Bourbon’s Older Brother.” Baltimore-based Sagamore Spirit hopes the billboards will make the

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