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Daily Archive: December 10, 2024

News Alert: Kroger-Albertsons’ $25B Merger Blocked By Federal Judge

The long-simmering $25 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons was blocked in federal court in Oregon today, with U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson issuing a temporary injunction. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

Whisky Advocate’s Top 20 Whiskies Of 2024

Following a weeklong countdown, Whisky Advocate named Laphroaig Elements 2.0 Cask Strength as the 2024 Whisky of the Year last Thursday. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

Whisky Advocate: Foley Family’s Minden Mill Releases Its First Three Whiskeys

When entrepreneur Bill Foley purchased the mothballed Bently Heritage Distillery in Nevada last May, the news was received with great interest in the whiskey world. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

News Briefs for December 10, 2024

•El Tequileño has launched a new extra-Añejo Tequila to celebrate the brand’s 65th anniversary. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

Millennials Drive Demand For Booming Pre-Roll Category

The pre-roll boom continues in the U.S. cannabis market, with the category reaching $4.1 billion in sales from January 2023 through June 2024, according to a new report from Custom Cones USA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

Canopy Growth Completes Acreage Acquisition

Canada-based Canopy Growth has completed its acquisition of U.S.-based cannabis operator Acreage, furthering Canopy’s push in the American market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

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