Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

How Provi Says SGWS, RNDC Are Harming Bev/Al Competition

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits LLC and Republic National Distributing Co. LLC have unlawfully sought to stifle the growth of Provi, a new online marketplace for alcohol products, Provi said in an antitrust complaint filed in the Northern District of … Continue reading →

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NJ’s Largest Bev/Al Distributor Signs with Provi

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Provi’s antitrust suit comes just days after Allied Beverage Group, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive wine and spirits distributor, signed with Provi. Retailers will get access to Allied’s current portfolio with up-to-date inventory, real-time product discounts and a direct … Continue reading →

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Willamette Valley Vineyards Sales Rose, Profit Fell

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports earning $2.4 million, or 20 cents a share, in 2021, a 28% decrease from 2020’s $3.4 million, or 46 cents a share.  Sales rose to $31,786,864, a 16% increase from the year-earlier figure. The improved sales … Continue reading →

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U.S. Beer Production Fell 5.8% in February

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute estimates federal excise tax was paid on 11.1 millon barrels in February, a 5.8% decrease from February 2021 removals of 11,781,000.  Thus far this year, production is down 6%.

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A-B to Invest $50 Million in a Seltzer Building

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It will be the first addition to A-B’s St. Louis campus in 15 years, and is part of a $1 billion in A-B’s facilities nationwide.  The investment will increase and enhance its brewing and packaging capacity.  Construction will begin this … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Remy Cointreau appointed Nicolas Beckers, who has been CEO for China, to be CEO for the Americas region.  He succeeds Ian McLernon, previously CEO for the Americas region,who has been appointed CEO of the EMEA region2 and will also be responsible … Continue reading →

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