Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors to Close Irwindale, Calif., Brewery; Will Pabst Buy It?

Molson Coors Beverage Co. said it will cease production at its Irwindale, Calif., brewery by September 2020 and hopes Pabst Brewing Co. will take the facility off its

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Those Bushfires Have Burned 6 Million Acres of Australia

It’s possible, some Australian economists say, that the bushfires could push Australia into recession. They are expected to knock as much as one percentage point off Australia’s annual gross domestic product.

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Milestone Brands to Import Campo Bravo Tequila

Campo Bravo is a 100% Agave Tequila, produced by Grupo PSA of Mexico. “Campo Bravo is truly a brand that over-delivers in quality, packaging and value,” says Eric Dopkins, founder/CEO of Milestone Brands,. The tequila category continues to

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NABCA Sets March 15-17 for Annual Legal Symposium

It will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, Va.  Sessions will cover topics such as direct-to-consumer shipping, trade practice compliance, common consumption, and many more.  

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Who & What —

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates  names Peter Click as vp-international sales. Click replaces longtime Ste. Michelle international sales chief Al Portney who recently retired

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What We’re Reading —

20 Minutes With: Kavalan Master Blender Ian Chang Since it started in 2005, the Taiwanese brand Kavalan has garnered dozens of awards, beating out traditional Scottish, American, and Japanese names. Kavalan’s secret weapon

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