Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Terold Purchases Majority Stake in WX Brands

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Terold, a company owned by members of the Bemberg Family Group, have announced that Terold has purchased a majority stake in WX Brands effective July 30, 2021.  Terms weren’t disclosed. “WX Brands has built a strong business based on sound … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Eliminating 11 Brands

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brands being discontinued include Keystone Ice and Keylightful, Icehouse Edge, Mickey’s Ice, Milwaukee’s Best Premium, Miller High Life Light, Hamm’s Special Light, Steel Reserve 211, Olde English HG 800, Magnum, Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve.

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Delicato Family Wines Completes Acquisition of Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Delicato Family Wines said it completed the acquisition of the Francis Ford Coppola wine portfolio and two facilities anchored in Sonoma County, the Francis Ford Coppola Winery and the Virginia Dare Winery located in Geyserville, including the Archimedes Vineyard. The … Continue reading →

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Oregon Liquor Control Commission Changes Name

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is now the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission. This change comes five years after voters passed Measure 91 which directed the agency to establish a framework for regulating Oregon’s recreational marijuana marketplace. While the change updates the … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine to Import Ron Abuelo

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Varela Hermanos named Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing to manage all U.S. sales and marketing activities for Ron Abuelo, Panama’s best-selling rum brand. “This brand is a game-changer in the rum category, and we look forward to working closely … Continue reading →

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Manhattan’s 1st Legal Whiskey Distillery Since Prohibition to Open This Month

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Great Jones Distilling Co.‘s 28,000-square-foot space covers four stories at 686 Broadway and includes a cocktail bar, tasting room, shop, event area, and a restaurant from Per Se alum Adam Raksin to debut in September. The distillery itself is slated to … Continue reading →

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