Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Archer Roose Launches Loyalty Program

Customers can accrue points, bonuses, and unlock other exclusive member perks by reaching Enthusiast, Insider or Adventurer status. Rewards include items such as cash back towards your next purchase, early access to limited edition wines and seasonal events, and even … Continue reading

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Beam Suntory 2021 U.S. Sales Exceed Global Sales Rise of 11%

Beam Suntory reports sales for 2021 were up 11% globally. These results also demonstrated strong growth versus the pre-pandemic year of 2019, with sales also up 11% over the past two years.  Sales in the U.S. grew high-single digits, bolstered … Continue reading

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MGP Ingredients Announces $12 Million Barrel Warehouse Expansion to Meet Robust American Whiskey Demand

MGP Ingredients, Inc.  said it has begun a $12 million barrel warehouse expansion to meet growing consumer demand for its American whiskey. Construction of the new barrel warehouse facility has recently begun in Williamstown, Ky., and marks the company’s second … Continue reading

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Marie Brizard W&S 2021 Sales Down 1% (Up 3.6% Organic)

The gain was driven by sales in France, the company said, before an off-premise slowdown. In the United States, 2021 net sales fell 8% versus 2020 under the impact of the first half 2020 change in distribution model. The fourth … Continue reading

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Joe Fortune to Succeed Jeff Popkin as CEO at Mast-Jägermeister US

Fortune has been Chief Commercial Officer for the last two years. He joind the company in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer. Popkin guided the company transition from Sidney Frank Importing Company to Mast-Jägermeister US in 2015.  He implemented the strategic … Continue reading

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Delaware Gov. Signs Bill Making Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed HB 290  making cocktails to-go permanent in the state. Delaware becomes the 17th state to make cocktails to-go permanent. The new law became effective immediately on February 16, 2022. Cocktails to-go were allowed through temporary … Continue reading

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