Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Food and Drinking Places Added Just 29,000 Jobs in August

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That depressing statistic comes from the jobs report released Friday and led the Conference Board to observe that it shows how the pandemic continues to hamper job growth, especially in the in-person services industries. In the case of restaurants, which … Continue reading →

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RNDC Pledges $500K to University Create Beverage Management Certificate

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) pledged $500,000 to Florida State University Dedman College of Hospitality. This donation establishes the RNDC Certificate of Beverage Management. The RNDC Certificate in Beverage Management is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers involving beverage … Continue reading →

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Good Sunday Signs with SGWS, Obtains $1 Million Funding

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Good Sunday said it closed a $1 Million Series A Funding round, expanded its bank credit facilities and signed a U.S. distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Southern Glazer’s will distribute Good Sunday’s premium line of vodka sodas, … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Launches Index of $50-and-More Spirits Sales

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) introduced a new tool to analyze sales of spirits brands at the top end of the distilled spirits market. David Ozgo, DISCUS senior vp-economic and strategic analysis, said the Luxury Brand Index tracks … Continue reading →

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A-B Sued Over Agave in Bud Light Platinum Seltzer

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The gripe:  Various “representations are misleading because they give consumers the impression the product contains a more value type of Agave than it does.” The complaint notes “agave spirits are the fastest-growing category of spirits in the U.S. and increased … Continue reading →

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St Remy Debuts a New Expression

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

St Rémy, the world’s leading French brandy, is launching a new expression, St-Rémy Signature, in the U.S.  Created for a new generation of brandy drinkers, St-Rémy Signature’s unique production process resulted in a drink echoing the lifecycle of its desired fans. While adding flair, … Continue reading →

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