Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling’s Craft Canning + Bottling Partners with Canadian Canning Inc. to Expand Custom Canning Services

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Eastside Distilling’s Craft Canning + Bottling, LLC (“Craft Canning”), the West Coast’s premier mobile packaging provider, has partnered with Canadian Canning Inc. to guarantee a current and future supply of domestically manufactured Crown cans, cost-effective solutions for Craft Canning customers, … Continue reading →

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Stella Artois’s Super Bowl Spot: Enjoy Moments with Those Who Matter Most

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Stella Artois teamed up Eli Manning, Ryan Clark and Dan Marino to roll up their sleeves and sub for hospitality workers who work on Super Bowl Sunday year after year in kitchens and bars across the U.S. Watch the heartwarming moment … Continue reading →

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What to Expect from This Year’s Super Bowl Commercials

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Before joining the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2002, initially as a lecturer, Ann Bastianelli, spent more than 30 years in advertising and marketing. Campaigns she worked on include many of the classics of American consumer products advertising. … Continue reading →

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Black-Owned Brands Post Gains on Drizly

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

As of 2021, over 65% of Drizly retailers carry products from Black-owned brands, and these brands’ growth across all Drizly sales makes it clear that supporting brands from diverse owners can pay dividends for retailers, Drizly says. Since the Black-owned … Continue reading →

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Bev/Al Imports Grew 17% in Value in December; Exports Up 25%

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total beverage alcohol imports (including bulk and packaged) grew +17% by value over the last twelve months and grew +10% by value over the last three months. 35% of all imported beverage alcohol by value came from Mexico over the … Continue reading →

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UC Davis Crowdfunds Research into Source of Red Wine Headaches

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Researchers at UC Davis are seeking to raise about $25,000 from the public, not from a government grant, in an effort to understand why some people suffer moderate to severe headaches after drinking red wine. The plan is to compare … Continue reading →

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