Category Archives: News

How a Brewery Plans to Become a Community Focal Point

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, Collinsville, Ill., has begun construction of a 10,000-square-foot mixed-use outdoor gathering space.  The brewery and restaurant occupy space once occupied by the Collinsville Herald newspaper and operate under the Old Herald brand.  The distilling operation … Continue reading →

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Une Femme Wines Launches New Wine Exclusive to Delta Air Lines

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Une Femme Wines, the fastest growing sparkling wine brand in the country is launching an exclusive new wine on board all domestic Delta Air Lines flights starting July 15. The Betty, a classic Blanc de Blancs, will be served on … Continue reading →

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Liviri Debuts Year-Round Wine Shipping Boxes

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The new boxes are the latest addition to Liviri’s line of protective, reusable, insulted boxes that enable year-round wine shipments regardless of weather and eliminate single-use shipping. Precision padding keeps bottles secure and separated while reusable coolant inserts and industry-leading … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Recalls Some Coors Light and Keystone Light Cans

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

When is a recall not a recall?  When it doesn’t involve a safety issue. That’s the spin Molson Coors is putting on the recall of some cans of Coors Light and Keystone Light. Following posting of some videos on social media purportedly showing “slime” … Continue reading →

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TTB Proposes Removing Ban Against Saying Wine Contains Distilled Spirits

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Among wine labeling practices Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau considers deceptive is labeling wines to indicate they contain distilled spirits.  It also considers advertisements making such a statement to be deceptive. Now, TTB is proposing eliminating the advertising … Continue reading →

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Budvar Says Exports Rose a Record 11% in 2021

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Budejovicky Budvar NP, a 126-year-old state-owned brewery in Prague, Czech Republic, said its exports reached 34.3 million gallons.  All its major markets — including Britain, Slovakia and Germany, contributed to the increased sales.  Sales in Germany reached 13.2 million gallons … Continue reading →

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