The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr March 9 to protect Americans from the price gouging of critical consumer packaged goods (CPG) related to the coronavirus outbreak. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), working through the National Center for Disaster Fraud, can better coordinate with federal, state and industry partners—particularly […]
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La Rubia Blonde Ale Makes Debut In New York And Connecticut
Craft Brew Alliance Inc., (CBA), a Portland, Oregon-based craft brewing company, has launched La Rubia Blonde Ale in New York and Connecticut. The company says its expansion builds on La Rubia’s double-digit growth to date. La Rubia was created by father and son duo Luis Brignoni and Luis “Pops” Brignoni Sr., who are both originally […]
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Wagner And Pederson Appointed To GMA Leadership Team
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is adding Roberta Wagner and Spencer Pederson to its growing leadership team as the organization prepares to relaunch as the Consumer Brands Association in January 2020. Roberta Wagner will join GMA as the VP of regulatory and technical affairs on Dec. 2. Wagner spent 33 years in public service, most […]
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Anheuser-Busch Purchases Remaining Shares Of Craft Brew Alliance
On Nov. 11, Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), a Portland, Oregon-based brewing company that creates craft beers, and Anheuser-Busch (A-B) said they will expand their partnership, with A-B agreeing to purchase the remaining CBA shares it does not already own in a merger transaction for $16.50 per share, in cash. “Today’s announcement represents an exciting next […]