Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Beer’s Continuing Slide Will End. But When?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute estimates U.S. brewers shipped 14.6 million barrels in May, down 2.2% from the 14,926,000 barrels shipped a year earlier.  Year todate, beer shipments are down 3.3% from a year earlier.

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Who & What —

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Beam Suntory promotes Dave Turo to U.S. Chief Commercial Officer.  He had been Regional General Manger, East Geographic Business Unit, the largest region in the U.S.   Beam Suntory also welcomes back Regan O’Kon as VP-On Premise, reporting to Turo.  She rejoins … Continue reading →

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Luxury Spirits Brands Continue Impressive Growth in 1Q

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Luxury spirits brands grew 37% in the first quarter from a year earlier, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.’s Luxury Brands Index.  “The gradual uptick in on-premise cocktail occasions continued to drive premiumization trends into the first … Continue reading →

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What Are Gen-Xers Drinking?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Generation X – born between 1965 and 1980 – often gets overlooked by marketers in favor of larger age groups, but on Drizly, it’s the second-largest purchasing generation.  Gen X is smaller that both the millennial and baby boomer generations, … Continue reading →

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Consumers Curtailing Wine Consumption: Survey

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine prices have started to surge across the US as inflation and supply-chain issues impact the liquor and wine market. A new survey of more than 500 wine enthusiasts found that two-thirds of consumers are feeling the pinch and are … Continue reading →

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Splash Gets Save A Lot Placement for TapouT

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group, Inc. said it will be distributing TapouT through Save A Lot grocery stores. Save A Lot is one the nation’s largest grocery store chains, with more than 850 stores supplied by 13 distribution centers in 32 states.  Founded … Continue reading →

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