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Smirnoff in Guinness Book of World Records for Display of Hot Dogs

To celebrate "America's Biggest Summer," the brand transformed hundreds of uniquely topped hot dogs into a larger-than-life Smirnoff Ice Red, White & Berry bottle, creating one of the summer's most unexpected spectacles. Hosted in the iconic summer destination of Put-In-Bay,

Compari Group Intros Sarti Rosa, a Vibrant Pink Cocktail

Campari Group introduces the latest addition to its sprintz portfolio, Sarti Rosa. Campari says "this vibrant pink cocktail has quickly become Europe’s latest spritz obsession – bringing a new flavor profile to aperitivos. Crafted with Sicilian blood oranges, mango, and passion fruit, its bright taste and signature pink hue

Badass Women in Wine Opens Applications for 2027 Heilmann Trophy

Badass Women in Wine (BWW) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Heilmann Trophy for Badass Women in Wine, an award that funds continuing education for women working in the wine industry. Applications are open now and must be submitted by September 1, 2026. Recipients will be announced by December

Wine Leaders: Industry is Stabilizing, But Stabilizing Just 1st Step to Recovery

Vineyard removals such as Beckstoffer Vineyards is doing is one reason industry leaders say the industry is finally resetting itself. Other signs: slowing sales declines, sharper financial discipline and a shift from denial to action, according to panelists on a Wine Industry Network webcast. Rob McMillan, founder of Silicon Valley

AB-Inbev 2Q Prof Soars 64% as Sales Gain 5.6%, Volume Up 0.9%

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports profit soared 64.1%% to $3.751 billion, or $1.90 a share, from 1.676, or 84 cents a share, a year earlier. Beer sales rose to 126,945 billion gallons in 2026 from 143.347 billion gallons a year earlier. The company reported a

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U.S. GDP Disappoints, Inflation Softer Than Feared, Consumers Resiliant

The U.S. economy expanded at a slower-than-expected 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter. But a closer look show a resiliant consumer, continuing investment and softer-than-expected inflation numbers, all adding up to a further cooling in expectations the Federal Reserve Board will raise interest