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Joel Whitaker

No Bev/Al Tears Over Massie's Defeat

Our friends in Big Media are all excited that President Trump has another scalp attached to his belt – this one that of Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky). But among the bev/al execs we spoke with Tuesday night, there were no tears. "I saw no evidence that he particularly

Olivier Perrin to Defend in Dispute Between Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt

Marc-Olivier Perrin, the French winemaker who operates Château Miraval, must defend himself in the United States against charges Perrin and his companies acted in concert with Brad Pitt to prevent Angelina Jolie from exercising her rights in Chateau Miravel. Perrin and his companies — SAS Miraval Provence and SAS Families

Responsibility.org Sponsors Webinar on Hemp Beverage Hazards

Responsibility.org is hosting a webinar on what parents and law enforcement need to know to keep kids safe as hemp beverages become more visible and available. Topics will include: What impairing hemp beverages are and how they differ from traditional cannabis and CBD products and from alcohol beverages • Why

High Court Rejects 2 More Retailer DtC Cases

With two cases – one from Indiana, the other from Arizona – the U.S. Supreme Court almost completed building a nationwide fortress of cases where bev/al retailers unsuccessfully sought to invalidate the three-tier system. Apparently they and their advocates just have gotten the message that "The three tier

Total Alc Declines Continued in Early May; Prepared Cocktails Slow

During the four weeks ending May 9th, Total Alcohol remained behind year-ago levels, NIQ reports. Dollar sales reached $8.1 billion but declined –6% vs a year earlier, while case volume totaled 159.1 million, down –7% vs YA. On a weekly basis, dollar sales increased compared to the

Fireball Calls on America to 'Save the Dad Bod'

Get ready for a tear-jerker, over-the-top, PSA-style campaign inspired by animal rescue campaigns from the early 2000s as Southern Charm reality stars Austen Kroll and Salley Carson for an over-the-top, cheeky PSA-style campaign that asks fans to pledge their support to save the