Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Who & What —

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Ranch Rider Spirits, the first company to put a pure Ranch Water cocktail in a can, taps R\West for public relations.  ,

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Mississippi Conferees Agree on New ABC Warehouse

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature must now approve the measure before sending to the governor for signature. The bill authorizes the state to build a new warehouse will be operated by a third-party contractor.  “The Mississippi ABC has continued … Continue reading →

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Fresh Vine Wine Sales, Loss Soar in Year

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Fresh Vine Wine reports annual revenue grew 681% to $1.7 million from $217 million in 2020.  The Company reported a net loss of $9.97 million for fiscal 2021, compared to a net loss of $1.29 million in fiscal 2020. Revenue growth … Continue reading →

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CGA Sees Flavored Spirits Growing in 2022

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Flavored expressions account for less than 20% of all Whiskey sales in the U.S., but with flavored vodkas accounting for more than 20% of all Vodka sold in bar and restaurants, and flavored rum accounting for nearly a third of … Continue reading →

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Beer Inventories a Bit High as Hard Seltzer Continues Slide

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It’s like good — well, maybe not quite so good — old times in the beer industry.  The National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index for March stands at 52 and an “at risk” inventory of 56. “Both numbers are reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Splash Beverage Sales Soar 139% in 2021, Net Loss Widens a Bit

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group reports net revenue of $11.3 million in 2021 vs. $2.3 million a year earlier.  Non-cash compensation of $12.8 million, up from $2.3 million a year earlier, was principally responsible for the company’s net loss growing to $29.1 … Continue reading →

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