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Joel Whitaker

CBrands Wins, ABI Loses in Fight Over Corona, Modelo Seltzers

One of the biggest mistakes Anheuser-Busch InBev has made in recent years was transferring the right to distribute Grupo Modelo beers in the U.S. to Constellation Brands Inc. ABI has endured month after month of market share losses while the Corona and Modelo brands have powered CBrands growth.

DISCUS Urges Mass. to Extend Cocktails-to-Go Legislation

In just two weeks’ time -- on April 1 -- cocktails to-go will no longer be allowed in Massachusetts despite providing stability to local restaurants and convenience to consumers unless the legislature acts to extend or make the measure permanent, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. warned. “Cocktails to-

Irish Whiskey Sales Soar

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Irish whiskey industry is raising a dram to a historic year. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) report that American consumers’ interest in super premium Irish whiskey is at an all-time high. According

Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Worked, Trade Panel Says

Tariffs imposed under section 232 on imports of steel and aluminum worked, reducing imports and increasing U.S. production and prices, the U.S. International Trade Commission reports. The report finds that on average from 2018 to 2021: U.S. importers bore nearly the full cost of these tariffs because

Who & What --

Gil Family Estates hires Philip Tardy as U.S. executive vp-sales & marketing. He joins from the House of Smith when he was senior vp, responsible managing sales in the U.S. and 37 countries. Tim Norris joins Fine Wine Partners as chief executive officer. He joins the luxury

Fresh Vine Wine Raises $3.14 Million in Rights Offering

Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. announced the closing of its rights offering. The company received aggregate gross cash proceeds of approximately $3.14 million. The rights offering will result in the issuance of 3,143,969 shares of Fresh Vine Wine’s common stock and warrants to purchase 3,143,969