Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Coronavirus Doubling Supply Chain Lead Times: Survey

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Nearly 75% percent of companies surveyed by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report supply chain disruptions due to coronavirus-related transportation restrictions and

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Rabobank: Don’t Blame Sober Curious for Wine’s Growth Slide

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s no secret a wine glut is building as sales growth is slowing, most recently to around 1%, down from 3% or more in recent years.

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Reyes Unit to Acquire Saccani Distribution Rights

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Golden Brands, a Reyes Beer Division company, has signed an asset purchase

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Michigan Bill Would Ease Way for Out-of-State Retailers

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A bill pending in the Michigan legislature would permit Michiganders to order wine from out-of-state retailers.  Currently one in- and out-of-state wineries can ship direct to

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Coronavirus Closes NY Brewery’s Tasting Room

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The closure came after an employee was diagnosed with Covid-19.  Greenport Harbor

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Why Canned Wines Occasionally Get that ‘Rotten Egg’ Smell

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s most likely the result of the interaction of Sulphur dioxide with the aluminum in aluminum cans, according to researchers at Cornell University.

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