John Clews, COO and head winemaker at Clos Du Val Winery, has promoted Kristy Melton from assistant winemaker to winemaker at the Napa Valley winery. Melton, who was hired by the winery in 2010 to assist John in ongoing the enological modernization of Clos Du Val winemaking techniques and wine style, is expected to bring […]
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Coors Outscores Bud in ‘Taste Tests of Beer’
Looking to enjoy the last weeks of football season with the perfect brew? Coors regular topped Consumer Reports’ recent taste test of beers, blowing away nine brews including Budweiser and Bud Light. Name Tag and Big Flats store brands from Trader Joe’s and Walgreens, respectively, beat out top-sellers Corona Extra and Budweiser. The full report […]
Posted in, Beverage News, West
CGA Sues California Alcoholic Beverage Control
The California Grocers Association filed a petition for writ of mandate on Wednesday, Dec. 28, to stay a California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) industry advisory that attempts to provide guidance in complying with a new state law to regulate alcoholic beverage sales at assisted self-checkout terminals. CGA claims the advisory is inconsistent with the statute, […]
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Craft Brewers Tap into Growing Specialty Beer Market
Growing demand for specialty craft beers is prompting significant upgrades and investment from regional brewers, The Wall Street Journal reports. Smaller brewers are pouring millions into new brew kettles, fermenting tanks and bottling lines, while others are scooping up land and building new manufacturing facilities to meet growing demand. Craft sales were on track for […]
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Anheuser-Busch to Spend $30 Million on Los Angeles Brewery
Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in its breweries and other facilities nationwide that will support the growth of its brands and reinforce its commitment to local U.S. communities where it operates. These capital expenditures, according to a company press release, include resources spent or committed in 2011 toward projects to […]
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97 Cities and Counties Set November Sunday Sales Referendums
SMYRNA, GA – The Georgia Food Industry Association (GFIA) announced Sept. 13 that 97 cities and counties throughout Georgia are set to hold Sunday sales referendums during the November 8, 2011 general election. These areas represent approximately 2.5 million Georgians living in all parts of the state. “We would like to commend the city and […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Pennsylvania Profile: Weathers Economy with State Initiatives, Natural Gas
In Pennsylvania, the unemployment is at 7.6 percent, a good bit below the national average of 9.1 percent for July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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2011 Kentucky Profile: Grocers Fighting the Wine Fight
The 2011 Kentucky Profile originally ran in the September 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print.[/gn_note] by Katie B. Davis/staff writer […]
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Craft Brews Continuing to Grow
It’s been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same and the beer industry is a prime example.
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Economy Aside, Wine and Beer Sales Still Relatively Good
by Katie B. Davis/staff writer The U.S. surpassed France as the world’s largest wine-consuming nation in 2010, with wine shipments to the U.S. from California, other states and foreign producers growing 2 percent from the previous year to nearly 330 million cases, a record high for the industry, according to the Wine Institute. The estimated […]
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New Alcohol Brand: Marin Institute Renamed ‘Alcohol Justice’
The alcohol industry watchdog formerly known as Marin Institute is now called “Alcohol Justice.”
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Harris Teeter Launches Exclusive Craft Beer
Harris Teeter revealed its exclusive craft beer Barrel Trolley to shoppers in July, discovered and delivered to you by the company’s wine and beer team. The craft beer will be available in all Harris Teeter locations in which wine and beer is sold the company said in a press release. Harris Teeter’s beer and wine […]
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Sweetwater is 27th Largest Craft Brewer in the Country
SweetWater Brewing Co. keeps climbing up the ranking of America’s biggest craft beer companies. The Atlanta-based brewer, which recently discussed plans to expand its production capacity, moved up one slot to No. 27 in the Brewers Association’s list of the 50 largest independent U.S. brewers. Last year, the company was the 28th-largest craft brewery in […]
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Georgia Legislature Sends Booze Bill to Governor
After five years of heated lobbying that pitted grocery and convenience stores against preachers, the Georgia General Assembly gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that could lead to Sunday package sales, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Governor Nathan Deal has already said he will sign Senate Bill 10, which the House approved Tuesday by a vote […]
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Grocers Lose Fight Over Full-Strength Beer
A legislative effort to let Colorado grocery and convenience stores sell full-strength beer died in a landslide on the House floor Monday after a month of intense debate on the subject, reports the Denver Business Journal. House Bill 1284, sponsored by Reps. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, and Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, pitted those stores against locally […]
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Molson Coors 4Q Net Declines as it Sells Less Beer
Denver-based Molson Coors Brewing Co. says its net income fell 51 percent in the fourth quarter as it sold less beer and dealt with rising costs for taxes, ingredients and fuel. The Denver-based brewer reported Thursday that it earned $109.8 million, or 58 cents per share, for the quarter that ended Dec. 25. That’s down […]