Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Blefa Kegs Acquires American Keg

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Blefa is based in La Vergne, Tenn., said it will focus all its investment in the next two years on American’s Pottstown, Pa., facility.  Terms weren’t disclosed.  

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Pabst Unveils New Luxury Brand

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Pabst Brewing Co. unveiled a new luxury beer brand, Captain Pabst, along with its flagship IPA, Seabird.

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Heineken Launches Latest James Bond-Themed Commercial

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It features Daniel Craig and comes ahead of the April release of the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die. Heineken partnered with the Bond franchise for the last eight films.

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Who & What —

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Stoli Group hires Jonathan Hollister as chief commercial officer.  He joins from Regal Wine Co., where he was a national sales manager for Atlas and Estate Wineries.

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This Day in Bev/Al History

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The 18th amendment, which launched the Prohibition Era, began its short career this day in 1919. Considered by some a well-intentioned act (of social hygiene), it sought to ban the

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There’s a Lot Wineries Can Do to Reverse Declining Trend, Panel Says

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Silicon Valley Bank has rolled out its annual analysis of the wine industry.  This year is different than some in the past with an oversupply of wine.  “We’ve never made better

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