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Joel Whitaker

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How San Francisco’s open-air drug dealers work On dozens of occasions, San Francisco Chronicle journalists were able to observe how the dealers work the streets. This is the report. (San Francisco Chronicle) Death of the beer festival is jolting the craft brewing industry Once ubiquitous and popular, major

Mala Mia Mezcal Debuts

Mala Mia Mezcal debuted with four expressions – Espadin ($54.99), Ensamble ($79.99), Cuishe ($99.99), and Tepeztate ($129.99), each named after the species of agave used to produce the mezcal. The use of different agave plants for each expression allows for a well-rounded range, giving vastly different

Anchor Brewing Closing After 127 Years

Wallowing in red ink, Anchor Brewing Co., is closing its doors on Potrero Hill, San Francisco. The brewery was "losing millions of dollars a year," said Sam Singer, spokesman. "Economic pressures made the business no longer sustainable." Employees were notified of the closure by email Wednesday

Your U.S. Trademark May Be at Risk in Foreign Markets

Brand owners are now on notice that federal trademark law is basically limited to the United States. If a company wants to sell outside the U.S. and to enforce its trademark rights, it must have strong agreements with licensees, partners or agents outside the U.S. and it must

Marchesi Antinori Completes Acquisition of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Marchesi Antinori, one of the oldest Italian family-owned fine wine producers, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest premium wineries in the U.S. This acquisition is

Teamsters Strike Leinenkugel's

The strike began after about 40 Leinenkugel's Brewing Co. workers in Chippewa Falls, Wis., voted overwhelmingly to reject Leinenkugel's last, best and final offer, which did not come close to giving workers what they deserve. The Teamsters voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike after

Flor de Caña launches the 2023 Sustainable Cocktail Challenge

The third edition of the Sustainable Cocktail Challenge – a global cocktail competition that aims to inspire bars and bartenders to be more eco-friendly and integrate sustainable practices into their everyday operations. With this initiative, Flor de Caña is joining forces with bars to set new standards for sustainability, leading