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Joel Whitaker

FDA Takes Major Step to Speed Clinical Trials

At long last, the Food & Drug Administration is taking steps to speed the drug approval process. What most people don't realize, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said, is that nothing happens during about 45% of the time a clinical trial is taking place. But thanks to modern technology,

Heineken Sales Up 2.5%, Volume Up 2.8%

While we were off last week, Heineken N.V. reported total volume grew 2.8% and net revenue grew 2.5%. It gained or held share in around 60% of its markets, the company said. Premium volume grew 5.8%. Heineken volume did better, growing 6.9%. Global brands volume

Home Distillery Ban Appears Headed to High Court

That's because two different appeals courts – the Fifth Circuit and the Sixth Circuit – have issued different rulings. The first to rule, the Fifth Circuit, struck down the ban on home distilleries. But on April 21, the Sixth Circuit went in the opposite direction, upholding the 1868 federal law

WSWA Sees Industry 'Finding Its Footing'

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America admits that spending on wine and spirits has declined 5% to 6% from a year earlier. It even acknowledges "that may sound concerning at first glance." But don't worry – that decline represents stability, it says. "Earlier in the cycle,

Bev/Al Continues Decline, But Prepared Cocktails Steady

There's good news and bad news this week from NIQ. The good news: Dollar sales were flat in both the April 18 week ended period and the prior, April 11, period. That's it. Now, here's the bad news: During the four weeks ended April

SGWS to Rep Edrington's in NY State

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said it will distribute Edrington products in New York State, effective June 1. Southern Glazer’s currently represents Edrington’s portfolio in California, Nevada, and Tennessee. Under the expanded agreement, Southern Glazer’s will represent Edrington’s full portfolio in New York, including The