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Joel Whitaker

Why Trump's Forced Labor Penalty Tariffs Will Apply to EU, Australia Wine

President Trump's new 12.5% tariffs will apply to alcohol beverages imported from major U.S. trading partners, including:: * South Korea (Soju) * Japan (Sake, Japanese Whisky) * Taiwan (Kavalan Whisky) * European Union Member States & Switzerland (Note: While subject to the 12.5% tier, EU/Swiss products are governed

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Popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging Several widely used sugar substitutes may be associated with faster declines in memory and thinking skills over time, according to research published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Science Daily) Children who consume sugary beverages face higher

Barrell Craft Spirits Releases Decade 2

Barrell Craft Spirits Releases Decade 2

Barrell Craft Spirits has released Decade 2, a carefully crafted blend of whiskeys distilled each year from 1995 to 2005 showcasing secondary maturation in Spanish brandy and Hungarian oak casks. Crafted from the same barrels and using the same finishing techniques as Barrell Decade last summer, the second release was

Diageo Chair Said to Shake Up Board in Turnaround

Diageo Chairman John Manzoni is said to be seeking board members with industry expertise. Both he and CEO Dave Lewis come from outside the drinks industry. Currently, the only non-executive director who has senior leadership experience at a spirits company is Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet. formerly CEO of Remy Cointreau.

Michelle Egan to Succeed Liz Thach as President of Wine Market Council

Wine Market Council President Dr. Liz Thach, MW, announced she will retire from the association on Aug. 5, 2026. Michelle Egan, founder of Egan Wine Consulting, a marketing and direct-to-consumer (DTC) winery consulting firm, will succeed Thach as president. During Thach's three-year tenure, Wine Market

Craft Volume Falls 4%in 1st Half; Taprooms Best-Performing Brewery Type

Brewers Association estimates craft volume declined 4% in the first six months of 2026, compared against the same period in 2025. The number of operating breweries also continued to decline, Matt Gacioch, BA's staff economist said. There were 9,344 breweries operating in June 2026, down 1.8%

It's Time for Brands to Rethink Brand Safety and News Media

Running an ad next to a story about some negative incident involving your industry is unlikely to hurt your sales. That was one of the key takeaways from a webinar sponsored by eMarketing, "Reframing Brand Safety in New Environments: Why Advertisers Should Rethink News Media." The media is