Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

20 Years After 9/11, Budweiser Remembers

Budweiser reprised its classic 9/11 spot 20 years after the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a plane that crashed in Shankville, Pa.  You can watch the 2021 version, which supports the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, here.

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Heaven Hill Workers Vote to Strike

The workers have been in negotiations for a new contract since the summer, and voted down a proposed contract, 372-13. Employees told the New County Gazette the proposed contract sought to change the company’s shifts so that employees could be … Continue reading

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Bev/Al Consumption Fell 5% from 2019

Sixty percent of U.S. adults currently report drinking alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine or beer, marking a decrease from 65% in 2019 when the measure was last tracked, according to Gallup. This puts current alcohol consumption on the low … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Commits to 100% Electric Power by 2024

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (TWE) said it is joining the RE100 global renewable power  initiative as part of the premium wine company’s commitment to switch to 100% renewable electricity by 2024 across its global operations. TWE’s luxury wines including Penfolds … Continue reading

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Oregon’s Wine Grape Production Fell 34% in 2020

The estimated farm gate value of Oregon wine grape production plunged 34%, or nearly $80 million, in 2020 to about $159 million, according to a new report, compiled by the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE).  … Continue reading

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If Glass Bottles Are Biggest Contributors of Greenhouse Gases for Wine . . .

A 2021 Italian wine study, cited by Liz Thatch in Forbes.com, found the main contributors of greenhouse gas emissions for wine are: the glass bottle (29%), electricity in the winery (14%), transport and distribution of wine to the consumer (13%), … Continue reading

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