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Daily Archive: March 2, 2017

In New Filing, Breakthru Claims That Empire Seeks RNDC Deal

Breakthru Beverage has fired off another salvo in its ongoing federal court battle with fellow wholesaler Empire Merchants. Continue reading →

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Washington Wine Grape Harvest Hits Record High In 2016

Washington’s wine grape harvest was up 22% to 270,000 tons for 2016, marking a record high for the state, according to the Washington State Wine Commission. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 2, 2017

•E.&J. Gallo has added Italy’s Jermann to its upscale LUX Wines unit. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 2, 2017

•UK-based Halewood Wine & Spirits has entered the beer category with the purchase of a controlling stake in Hawkshead Brewery, a regional brewer based in northern England’s Lake District. Continue reading →

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