Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Vintage Wine Estates Acquires ACE Cider

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. acquired ACE Cider, The California Cider Company.  Terms for the transaction, which is expected to close Nov. 16, weren’t disclosed. The first family-owned cider company in the U.S. and among the fastest growing craft cider brands … Continue reading →

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United Resumes Liquor Service on Flights: CNN

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

United Airlines resumed selling minibottles of distilled spirits on its flights of more than 00 miles3, a move CNN said was “in response to feedback we’ve received from both customers and flight attendants. “The ability to offer a complete food … Continue reading →

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The Truth About United’s Decision to Serve Liquor in Coach

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Most of the news stories I saw about United Airlines’ decision to resume selling liquor on its flights in economy class said, “The carrier made the decision despite an overwhelming amount of onboard incidents and physical altercations between passengers and … Continue reading →

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DISCUS, Responsibility.org Praise Infrastructure Bill Signing

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden includes critical impaired-driving prevention measures, and Chris Swonger, president/CEO, Distilled Spirits Council and Responsibility.org noted that total traffic deaths, including impaired-driving fatalities, increased during the pandemic.  “Critical traffic safety language included in the new law will help eradicate preventable impaired driving deaths, injuries, … Continue reading →

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Topo Chico Now in Glass Bottles

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer‘s most popular flavor, Strawberry Guava, is beginning to appear on shelves in 12-oz glass bottles in select markets across the country, including in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and the Chicagoland area. “We couldn’t … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

How Can the Drinks Industry Solve Labor Shortages? Invest in Training Beverage and hospitality professionals are using creative training to recruit new talent while creating a more diverse and inclusive industry, Betsy Andrews writes in SevenFifty Daily. Let’s Discuss Lowering … Continue reading →

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