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September 11, 2019
 

Today's News

Beer distributor's Dorian donations helping the Bahamas bounce back

Over Labor Day weekend, Hurricane Dorian became a Category 5 disaster that, thankfully, turned just enough to spare J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida, Inc.'s Jupiter and Ft. Pierce offices from a direct hit. Unfortunately, their off-shore neighbors in the Bahamas didn't fare so well. To help, the beer distributor sent 15 pallets of bottled water to support the relief effort and will be sending additional shipments. 

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No, US service members aren't hauling beer as part of their Hurricane Dorian relief mission

Good deeds by brewers and distributors led to some strange optics for the US military when a photograph of a Coast Guard helicopter showed a case with Coors Light branding. Of course, that case was filled with water, not beer, as Miller-Coors and its distribution partners sent water to the victims of the Category 5 hurricane that recently rocked the Bahamas. 

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FTC threatens action against CBD companies making bogus health claims

The Federal Trade Commission threatened Tuesday to take legal action against three CBD companies that have illegally advertised that their products can cure a panoply of ailments. There is scant evidence that CBD can be useful to treat anything other than some rare forms of epilepsy. 

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No ‘Go’ soda lines: Amazon’s search for ideal cashierless store

This summer, Amazon sought to answer a key question about its cashierless Go convenience stores: How small could it go? Amazon is still tinkering with and attempting to learn from its Go stores, one of the company’s most innovative experiments and a linchpin of its ambitions to expand into physical retail. 

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DISTRIBUTOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 

Pam Firich
Matesich Distributing Co.
Newark, Ohio 

 

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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ASK A BEER EXPERT: POST-WORKOUT IPA 

Mark Gelner from Heart of America Beverage Company in Missouri shares the benefits of following up your workout with an IPA.
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