Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors, Craft Breweries Detail Responses to Crisis

Molson Coors Beverage Co. said it is donating 50,000 cans of water to the Salvation Army Intermountain Division in Denver, Colo.  Last week the company pledged $1 million

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ABI Withdraws Earnings Estimate

Anheuser-Busch InBev has joined other major bev/al producers in withdrawing previously announced sales and earnings estimates for this year.  “We are living in

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Bricoleur Vineyards Releases Pinot Noir and Grenache Rose

Bricoleur Vineyards, a new winery, tasting room, culinary showplace, retreat and event venue located in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley, releases two rosé wines for spring:  its

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Taste It Wines Rebrands, Expands Selection, Overhauls Customization

Taste It Wines has a new name, Good Taste Wines, launched its ecommerce platform, expanded its selection of wine varietals and overhauled label customization capabilities.

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Pernod Ricard Sees 20% Drop in Profit from Recurring Operations

Pernod Ricard said it now believes the coronavirus will lead to a drop in profit from recurring operations of about 20% this fiscal year.

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Debra Crew to Lead Diageo North America as Mahlan Retires

Crew, 49, has served as a non-executive director of Diageo since April 2019.  She will step down from the board immediately and will succeed Deirdre Mahlan as president of

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