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Sen. Joe Manchin: ‘The New Normal Won’t Be Like the Old Normal’

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Because of the health crisis we have faced, bars and restaurants had to close, many permanently.  “But we see things coming back to life,” Sen. Joe Manchin, (D-W.Va.), told the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Legislative Conference.  “We don’t think the … Continue reading →

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2020 ‘Worst Year’ for Beer, but 2021 to See ‘Incredible’ Swing from Off- to On-Premise Sales

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The industry went through an incredible time last year, the rush to the off-premise, Lester Jones, chief economist, National Beer Wholesalers Association told the group’s legislative conference.  Consumers spent $20 billion less for beer last year than in 2019.  There … Continue reading →

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Appeals Court Upholds Missouri Limit on Direct Shipping

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A Federal appeals court upheld Missouri’s prohibition on out-of-state retailers shipping bev/al directly to Missouri consumers. The decision was praised by Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America President Michelle Korsmo: “We commend the opinion handed down by the 8th Circuit in the Sarasota Wine … Continue reading →

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Beer Purchasers Index Flat

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for December 2020. is at 64, just three points above December 2019, when it was at 61. The “at-risk inventory” (inventory at risk of going out of code in the next 30 days) … Continue reading →

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How Beer Wholesaler Are Working to Stop Human Trafficking

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distributors Against Human Trafficking, an initiative of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, has trained 6,000 beer distribution employees to safely spot and report the signs of human trafficking. NBWA is well on its way to reaching its goal of training … Continue reading →

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Feds Reject Change in Guidelines on Bev/Al Consumption

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The final Dietary Guidelines for Americans, rejected a proposal to scrap prior recommendations on consumption of alcoholic beverages.  If approved, the proposal would have said men should consume just one drink a day, a 50% cut from the prior two drinks … Continue reading →

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