Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Raventós Codorníu Launches 2 New Brands Nationwide

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Raventós Codorníu, Spain’s oldest producer of wines and Cavas, unveils two new brands in its U.S. portfolio—Blank Verse and Dirty Minded—taking a fresh look at California’s classic grape varieties and embracing growth in the domestic premium wine sector. Inspired by … Continue reading →

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Omicron Doesn’t Hurt U.S. Consumer Confidence in Restaurant Safety

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Unlike past pandemic waves, Omicron has yet to rattle consumer confidence in the U.S., a new survey by Deloitte finds.   Overall financial sentiment and discretionary spending intentions for the month ahead remain steady. U.S. consumers expect to spend an average … Continue reading →

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Smirnoff Super Bowl Sweeps Offers Watch Kit to 56 Fans

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Smirnoff is a text-to-win sweepstakes, awarding 56 fans a Super Bowl Party watch kit. The Super Bowl kit will feature 21 essentials all football fans need starting with Smirnoff 21. Former Super Bowl Champion, Vernon Davis will also make surprise drops … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Virginia House passed and sent to the state Senate a bill to extend cocktails to-go until July 1, 2024.                                                                                                                           “Cocktails to-go have been … Continue reading →

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Heaven Hill Acquires Samson & Surrey

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Heaven Hill Brands, America’s largest independent, family-owned-and-operated distilled spirits supplier, acquired Samson & Surrey, including its portfolio of brands and facilities. The acquisition of Samson & Surrey further extends Heaven Hill’s portfolio with six high-growth, super-premium brands in several of … Continue reading →

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Mast-Jägermeister Takes Stake in Dwayne Johnson’s Teremana Tequila

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Originally introduced in March 2020, just as the Covid pandemic was getting under way in the U.S., the brand sold 640,000 cases last year in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.  The brand attributes its success to premium quality and superior … Continue reading →

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