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What We’re Reading —

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Shrinking Footprint of Glass Wine Bottles How the wine world and its suppliers are dealing with the problematic carbon emissions of its favored packaging.  (SevenFifty Daily)  

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FYI —

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

News Consumers See Balance as Part of Accuracy. The Press? Not So Much. What a new Pew survey tells about the state of the media. (The Dispatch) A personal note on the above:  The old Fox News had it exactly … Continue reading →

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WSWA ‘Disappointed’ Uniform Laws Panel Took Up Direct Shipping Issue

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America said it was “disappointed” the Uniform Laws Commission took up the issue of direct shipping of alcohol beverages.  But, it added, it “appreciated the efforts the ULC has taken to provide state lawmakers with … Continue reading →

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Scheid Revenue Jumps 34%, But Firm Swings to a Loss

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Schwab Family Wines reports reports total revenue of $15/9 million in the three months ended May 31, a 34% increase from $11.9 million a year earlier.  But the company, for reasons that are not clear to us, post a net … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Frederick Wildman & Sons announces the departure of Marc Hirten, president/chief operating officer.  Roberta Corra, ceo, will act as president/coo, until a replacement is named. In another development, Frederick Wildman hires Matt Munn as chief commercial officer.   He most recently was senior vp and general manager … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading–

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Meet Champagne House Perrier-Jouët’s First Female Cellar Master  

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