Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Conn. Budget Plan Includes 25-Cent Deposit on Wine, Liquor Bottles

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal would generate $4.9 million in revenue next fiscal year and $6.6 million in 2020-21,

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Why A-B Partnered with a Magazine to Produce a Film

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Beers of Joy,” a documentary film, will debut in theaters March 1.  What’s interesting about it is that the producers include a brewer,

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Anti-alcohol Advocates Call on Calif. Gov. to Sell Interests in Wine Business

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol Justice, the anti-alcohol advocacy group, called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sell his personal interests in

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Maryland Official, Legislators Feud Over Alcohol

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

A bill to spin out the regulation of alcohol and tobacco from the Maryland State Comptroller’s Office has been denounced by the

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CBrands Plans to Dump 40% of Wine & Spirits Portfolio

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

CFO David Klein told the Consumer Analysts Group of New York that “everything that is not a ‘power brand,’ you can assume we’re

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Schlafly Partners with St. Louis Soccer Club

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Schlafly Beer, the largest locally-owned craft brewery in St. Louis, releases Ale d’Or, a new can offering in partnership with Saint Louis Football Club. Schlafly is the official craft brewery of the team, and the new can comes just in … Continue reading →

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