Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

European Union Lurches Towards Prohibition A crunch meeting of the European Parliament could cast the terrible shadow of temperance across Europe. (Wine-Searcher) Young people are buying less wine, but the industry keeps marketing to aging boomers During the pandemic, consumers … Continue reading →

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Wine Retailers: For Competitiveness, State Laws Need Fixing

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

National Association of Wine Retailers called on state legislatures to “consider if the benefits of the three-tier system outweigh its costs to competition and study markets without a three-tier system’ for it is that very ‘three-tier system’ of alcohol distribution … Continue reading →

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Iowa Bill Expands Direct Shipping to Distillers

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Iowa law currently permits only wineries and breweries to ship their products direct to consumers via third-party delivery services, but a bill pending in the Iowa Legislature would extend that privilege to distillers, too.  Iowa Beer Wholesalers Association thinks that’s … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Glass wine bottle shortage sparks recycling debate A lobbyist for the glass recycling industry says there’s enough raw material in North America to serve bottlers’ needs. But vendors who procure new bottles for the wine industry say it’s not so … Continue reading →

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75 US, UK Trade Groups Urge End to Tariffs on Products Unrelated to Steel, Aluminum Trade Tiff

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Seventy-five trade associations, ranging from clothing manufacturers to food processors to rice producers, all representing sectors unrelated to the steel and aluminum dispute, urged U.S. and UK leaders, consistent with their recent commitments, to expeditiously reach an agreement to remove … Continue reading →

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Pernod Ricard 1st Half Sales Up 17% Organically

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Pernod Ricard reports first half sales jumped 17% organically (20% reported).  Sales in the Americas were up 14%, and Pernod noted sales in the USA, Brazil and Travel Retail were especially strong.  Europe posted the best growth for any region, … Continue reading →

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