Fighting human trafficking, FDA and more

Beer distributors partner with National Beer Wholesalers Association to fight human trafficking

Del Papa Distributing and Giglio Distributing announced their partnership with the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) that will help fight human trafficking in the communities where they do business. Employees from the two companies will receive training on how to identify and respond if they suspect this heinous crime is happening. Already, 378 of Del Papa Distributing's employees have participated in the training. Read more about their efforts and NBWA's campaign to fight human trafficking across the U.S.

Illicit alcohol market drives another epidemic in Mexico

Over the past week, six people have died in San Salvador El Seco, Mexico, after consuming tainted alcohol. These deaths are the latest in a concerning trend of fatalities related to alcohol poisoning from May to July. Learn more about the other epidemic Mexico and what they're doing to combat it.

Local beer distributor commemorates American Business Women's Day

Yesterday on American Women's Business Day, John P. O'Sullivan Distributing in Flint, Mich. toasted the success of accomplishments of the women who work throughout Michigan's alcoholic beverage industry. John P. O'Sullivan Distributing is one of a few female-run beer distributors in Michigan. President and CEO Joanie O'Sullivan-Butler is a member of the newly created Women's Advocacy Committee within the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers. “There are now more opportunities in our industry for women than ever before, and I am thrilled to see so many women apply for job openings, whether it’s to fill roles in the warehouse, the front office or on sales routes.” O’Sullivan-Butler said.

No, beer sales aren't booming

The myth that beer sales have been off the charts during the pandemic continue to persist. However, on-premise sales account for 20% of overall beer sales, and those have been entirely or partially shut down since March. Unfortunately, the increase in off-premise sales have not been enough to balance out bar and restaurant closures. The Daily Beast unpacks the reality of beer sales during the pandemic.

FDA proposes detailed traceability standards for food likely to be contaminated

A uniform traceability system could make it easier for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to find out where a food contamination originated quickly and without stopping all sales. After a lawsuit against the FDA forced the department to enact the entirety of the Food Modernization Act (FSMA), a new traceability standard has been introduced to all facilities that manufacture, process pack or hold certain foods. Check out the full article to learn more about the FSMA and how it's impacting the food and beverage industry.

TODAY'S NEWS

Beer distributors partner with National Beer Wholesalers Association to fight human trafficking

Illicit alcohol market drives another epidemic in Mexico

Local beer distributor commemorates American Business Women's Day

No, beer sales aren't booming

FDA proposes detailed traceability standards for food likely to be contaminated

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