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Sam Adams OctoberFest Marks 30th Anniversary

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the No. 1-selling fall seasonal beer, and this year marks its 30th anniversary. Says Jim Koch, founder/brewer:  “Sam Adams OctoberFest is fall in a glass, brewed for the good times it was both named for and continues to inspire. … Continue reading →

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Death Toll from Tainted Liquor Hits 25 in Costa Rica

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

And nearly 60 people are hospitalized, officials said.  At least 10 establishments have been shuttered and at least 55,000 containers of alcohol believed to be tainted with methanol have been seized, officials with Costa Rica’s Health Ministry said.

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Retailers Shipped Nearly 130,000 Bottles of Wine Illegally to Michigan

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

That was from January through March, according to the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.  A total of 408,397 bottles of alcohol were shipped into Michigan in the first quarter. “The latest quarterly shipping report shows no signs of the … Continue reading →

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Willamette Valley Net Plunges 81.2%; Difficulties with Distribution Cited

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards reports net income plunged 81.2% to $103,459, or 2 cents a share, in the second quarter.  Sales fell just 0.5% to $5.8 million, a result, the company said of its Oregon and Washington distributor experiencing problems in … Continue reading →

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Campari America Seeks Tariff Help

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Campari America has retained Ballard Partners, a Washington lobbying firm, to help it with trade and tariff issues, according to a filing with congressional officials.  We asked Campari for comment, but haven’t heard back.

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Molson Coors Sets Goal of Making All Packaging Reusable, Recyclable, Compostable or Biodegradable By 2025

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The global brewer, parent company of MillerCoors, also committed to use more recycled materials in its plastic packaging, improve recycling efforts in key markets and reduce packaging emissions.  It disclosed the goals in its annual sustainability report. Key elements of … Continue reading →

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