Daily Archive: May 26, 2020
Hard Seltzer’s Surge Shows No Sign Of Slowing
Ron James, director of beer, wine, and liquor at 13-unit Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Ohio, speaks for many beverage alcohol retailers when expressing enthusiasm about the red-hot hard seltzer segment. “Hard seltzers have been fabulous for our department,” he says. “They’ve brought in new customers, and I’m excited about the future of the category.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 26, 2020The Wine Group Confirms Appointment Of Cate Hardy As CEO
In case you missed this weekend’s news alert, The Wine Group has now confirmed to SND that veteran retail executive Cate Hardy will take over as CEO from Brian Vos, who is retiring later this year after a 20-year tenure with the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 26, 2020Wine Spectator: U.S. Restaurants Start Reopening
After months of shutdowns from the coronavirus crisis, restaurants are starting to reopen their dining rooms in certain regions across the United States. Thirty-three states now allow restaurant dining of some kind, whether that’s statewide, or limited to specific counties, like in Florida and Missouri. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 26, 2020News Briefs for May 26, 2020
•Nearly everything has gone virtual, and that includes auctions. Though internet auction houses have long offered whisky fans an opportunity to bid from home, and live auctions typically include a remote-bidding component, since lockdowns began across most of the world, there have been few opportunities for the excitement of a rapid-fire sale with real human beings at the podium controlling the rising bids. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 26, 2020Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 26, 2020
•Loveland, Colorado-based craft distiller The Family Jones has unveiled Ella Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 26, 2020Interview, Part 2: Bill Silver On CannaCraft’s Moves In Cannabis Flower And CBD
In the second part of our conversation with CannaCraft president, new markets, Bill Silver, we discuss the California-based company’s expansion plans, the outlook for CBD, new product lines, and philanthropic initiatives. Continue reading →
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