Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Has MillerCoors Gone Too Far Suing Bud Light Over #Corntroversy?

PR Week thinks it has.  It says the two brewing companies “should reconcile their differences.”  It quotes three public relations experts

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Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners Acquires Markham Vineyards and Textbook Wines

Markham Vineyards and Textbook will join a Distinguished Vineyards portfolio that includes MacRostie Winery and

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MillerCoors Wins Trademark Lawsuit Filed by Stone Brewing

Stone Brewing had objected to MillerCoors’ use of “Stones” on packaging and advertising for Keystone beer.  The court rejected all

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Stillhouse Sues Bacardi, Says Takeover Offer is Too Low

In a press release posted on Twitter, Brad Beckerman, ceo of Stillhouse Spirits, said he was suing Bacardi for $100 million,

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Va. Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Sunday Sales Hours

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill allowing spirits sales on Sundays to begin at 10 a.m. rather than noon.

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Brewers Assn. Identifies 50 Fastest-Growing Craft Breweries

The top five are led by No. 1 Lake Time Brewery, Clear Lake, Iowa, followed by Fins Big Oyster Brewery, Rehoboth Beach,

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