Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp.’s Mixology division hires Gustavo Baena as Midwest Market Manager.  He joins from Stoli Group USA, where he was Illinois State Manager.

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Reyes Beer Unit Completes Acquisition of W.A. Thompson Inc.

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Harbor Distributing, a Reyes Holdings company and part of Reyes Beer Division, has officially closed its acquisition of

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Higher Volume Boosts Consumer Spending on Imported Beer 11%

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Spending on imported beer increased by an estimated 10.6% during October 2019, Beer Institute reports.  This increase is

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Mountain Peoples Wine Distributing Adds Craft Spirits to Portfolio

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Mountain Peoples Wine Distributing, the largest and oldest California distributor focused on organic wine, added organic

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NY Urged to Apply 5 Cent Bottle Bill Tax to Wine and Spirits

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That would increase recycling rates for wine and liquor bottles by 65%. But it also would cost 4,500 New York State liquor stores

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Musician Sues MillerCoors, Alleging Copyright Infringement

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Jason Mraz, a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, sued MillerCoors Brewing Co. misappropriated his music

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