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August 22, 2019
 

Today's News

What is pickle beer? Why the drink became a South Dakota food favorite

It's the "South Dakota Martini" — plopping a pickle spear into a cup of, typically, light draft beer. The trend follows the original South Dakota martini that started in the '80s, which involved dunking a few olives in beer. Now, for people in South Dakota under 30, ordering a pickle in your beer is just as common as ordering a side of ketchup or ranch with your fries. 

 

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Silver Eagle Distributors provides tips for parents to prevent underage drinking

As students get ready to head back to school, it’s time to talk to them about making smart choices, including how to deal with peer pressure to drink underage. Silver Eagle Distributors of Houston, Texas, offers the Family Talk About Drinking program, a free parent guide designed to encourage open and honest communication between parents and their children. Programs like this one, paired with education and effective law enforcement, are essential to preventing underage drinking.

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FedEx drops ground delivery for Amazon, can UPS be far behind?

The eCommerce market is rapidly changing. FedEx has indicated that it now considers Amazon to be a competitor, and Yahoo Finance wonders if its only a matter of time before UPS severs its relationship with Amazon, too. 

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Lyft Launches Grocery Access Program, Offers Flat-Fare Rides To Grocery Stores

Lyft is partnering with local organizations in Pittsburgh to create a new program that will offer flat-fare rides to grocery stores. The new Grocery Access Program (GAP) will help those living in areas with little access to supermarkets offering flat-fare rides of $2.50 to and from grocery stores throughout the region.

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DISTRIBUTOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

America's more than 3,000 licensed beer distribution facilities employ 141,000 men and women across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements. Nominate an employee today!

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