French Wine Growers to Lose 300 Million Euros on U.S. Tariffs
France’s wine growers stand to lose as much as EU300 million ($335 million) in exports next year due to U.S. tariffs in a dispute about aircraft manufacturing, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said. (Bloomberg)
Why Do Companies Trademark Cocktails? The Truth Behind the Copyrights
There are currently four drinks protected under the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: the Dark ‘n Stormy, Painkiller, Sazerac and Hand Grenade. But what exactly does it mean to be legally trademarked? Is it the drink, ingredients or name that’s protected? And how can bartenders navigate these tricky legal waters yet still flex their creative muscles behind the stick? (Liquor.com)
Bloomington Brewing Co. Provides Local Flavor as Historical Brewery
Bloomington Brewing Company began bottling and canning its own beers at the brewery. Rooftop IPA is available in bottles, while Ruby Bloom, Kirkwood Cream and 10-Speed Mosaic Wheat are in cans. The BBC bottles, cans and kegs are available at Lennie’s and various Big Red Liquor stores.
“What makes us unique to any other brewery in the city or the state or the country is that we treat craft beer like it’s our lifestyle,” head brewer Nick Banks said. “It’s not just a company that’s trying to make money. It’s not just a job we wake up for in the morning.” (Indiana Daily Student)
Ettore Nicoletto to leave Santa Margherita
Ettore Nicoletto, Group CEO of the Santa Margherita Wine Group, the Italian wine giant owned by the third generation of the Marzotto family, will be stepping down in April 2020.
“This decision was made by mutual agreement and in total harmony between the Marzotto family and Ettore Nicoletto the Group’s CEO,” says head of public relations, Virginia Stancheris. (Meininger’s Wine Business International)