Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A Visit to a Clydesdale Farm Anheuser-Busch may not use mares in a hitch, but the Martins do. Clydesdale mares make great pulling horses, and they also produce little Clydesdales. “I’m a firm believer that the cheapest part of horse … Continue reading →

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PLCB Retail Sales Grew 26.4% in Year, E-Commerce Sales Up 237% Over Pre-Pandemic Levels

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s retail sales grew 26.4% over Fiscal 2020, the agency reported. E-commerce sales in fiscal 2021 totaled $16.8 million, a 37.3% decrease in dollar sales compared to the prior year due to the reopening of most Fine … Continue reading →

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Iconic Brands Expects to Produce 3 Times Ice Pops, Cocktails in Expansion

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Iconic Brands is expanding its TopPop facility to meet growing demand for flexible packaging in the beverage sector.  It expects to have the capacity to make at least 150 million ice pops and cocktail drink products, three times the number … Continue reading →

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Cover Crops Make Vineyards More Sustainable; Strategy Can Aid Marketing

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Growing cover crops under grapevines in vineyards can reduce erosion, enhance soil health, reduce herbicide use and improve water quality, according to a team of Penn State researchers, who suggest that growers can promote improved sustainability in production as part … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Launches StandardDrinks.org

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  (DISCUS)  launched a new website, StandardDrinks.org, featuring a drink calculator and resources to assist adult consumers in making responsible decisions regarding alcohol consumption. The website includes the definition of a “standard drink,” which contains … Continue reading →

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Croft Intros 1st RtD Canned Pink Port and Tonic Cocktail

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Croft, one of the original founding port houses, launches the first ready-to-drink Pink Port & Tonic cocktail, presented in a stylish and convenient pre-mixed 250ml can. This first pre-mixed and ready-to-drink Croft Pink & Tonic canned cocktail is 100% recyclable and … Continue reading →

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