Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Why Bev/Al Producers, Distributors Should Expand to Nonalcohol Drinks

Today’s Wall Street Journal reports what we reported Dec. 16 – that wine in joining beer in losing to spirits.  But the Journal goes a step further, including a look at the nonalcohol market, which it credits with a drop … Continue reading

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Study Sees U.S. Wine Volume Growing 1% a Year

U.S. wine demand is forecast to increase 1% a year in volume terms through 2024, according to Wine: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports.

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Wine.com Revenue Tops $150 Million, $20 Million Gain Largest in History

The strong annual results were supported by a holiday season that set records of its own, including 60% revenue growth over Cyber Weekend, record Net Promoter Scores and

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White Claw Hard Selzer Sponsors SXSW

The “Super Sponsorship” dethrones beer as the leading South by Southwest sponsor in its category, the company said.

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LibDib Enters Florida

LibDibTM said it is now a licensed wholesale alcohol distributor in the state of Florida.

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Our Daily Wines Launches 1.5 Liter Box

The new Our Daily (WX Brands) boxed format has several advantages, the company says.  With the same USDA Organic certification as its bottled counterparts, the new airtight

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