Tag Archives: Ukraine

What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Brands Go to War Feb. 24 was the day that changed everything. When Russia invaded Ukraine, it marked the first globally significant war of the social media era, and the first globally experienced event not involving Trump or COVID since … Continue reading →

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How Moskovskaya Vodka Is Dealing with War in Ukraine

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Amber Beverage Group brand is quick to note it’s made in Latvia, not Russia, and that its owner fled Russia in 2000 after getting into a conflict with Putin. Moskovskaya Vodka is made by the leading producer of bev/al in … Continue reading →

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Before the War, Russian Vodka Imports Were Down 79%

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

That’s since 2011, according to Lisa Hawkins, senior vp-public affairs, at DISCUS.  Russian vodka accounts for only 1.3% of total vodka imports in 2021, she told CNN. The boycotts will hurt some U.S. importers, however.  The question they will face is … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

What You Need to Know About Vodka in Light of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Russian-made vodka is a small player in the U.S. bev/al market, with only Russian Standard having any significant role, writes Chuck Cowdrey, who lists the five … Continue reading →

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Royal Wine Supports Ukraine

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian victims and refugees under attack by Russian forces, Royal Wine Corp. will donate 100% of the proceeds of the sales starting on Feb. 24 through March 10 of two of their leading vodka brands … Continue reading →

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Utah’s Gov. Removes Russian Products From Stores

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Russia’s ruthless attack on a sovereign nation is an egregious violation of human rights,” Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Utah stands in solidarity with Ukraine and will not support Russian enterprises, no matter how small the exchange.” The order also directors … Continue reading →

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