Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Sue McCollum to Leave Major Brands

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Sue McCollum, who has been chief executive of Major Brands, the Missouri distributor for a decade, is the last member of the Epsten family to lead the company, which was founded in St. Joseph, Mo., but Joseph “Kewpie” Epsten after … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Sweet Spot for Direct Wine Sales For US wineries, finding the happy medium between direct-to-consumer sales and the three-tier system is paramount.  (Wine-Searcher.com) Anger over calls to label wine as ‘unhealthy’ in France The adoption of Nutri-Score rankings for … Continue reading →

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Drinking Wine with Meals Associated with Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Consuming alcohol, and in particular red wine, with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without food, according to a new study . The potential benefit of moderate drinking — 1 … Continue reading →

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One More Drink a Day Linked with Reduced Brain Size

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol consumption even at levels most would consider modest—a few beers or glasses of wine a week—may carry risks to the brain. That’s according to an analysis of data from more than 36,000 adults, led by a team from the … Continue reading →

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Stoli Group to End Use of Stolichnaya Name

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In a direct response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Stoli Group said it would discontinue use of the Stolichnaya name.  Hence forth, the vodka will be sold and marketed as Stoli. The three driving factors behind the decision are the founder’s vehement position … Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s to Debut Canned Cocktails Nationally

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Jack Daniel Distillery is bringing its popular Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails series to shelves nationwide following the highly successful regional launch in select states in 2020. The ready-to-drink cocktails, featuring Jack & Cola; Jack, Honey & Lemonade; and Jack Apple … Continue reading →

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