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September 12, 2019
 

Today's News

Trump administration moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes

President Trump said Wednesday that the FDA would be putting out "some very strong recommendations" regarding the use of flavored e-cigarettes in "a couple of weeks." Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced that the newly proposed enforcement policy would require flavored e-cigarette companies to take their products off the market.

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Big retailers like Walmart are tiptoeing into alcohol

Big stores like Walmart and Target are increasingly looking for new ways to stay competitive. Historically, alcohol has not been a big part of their internal branding strategies, but over the last few years more and more large grocers have begun experimenting. And Walmart’s continued push into the space indicates that over $250 billion alcoholic beverage industry may be in the midst of a big shift.

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S.R. Perrot collects supplies for Hurricane Dorian victims

S.R. Perrot Inc., a beer distributor on Florida's Atlantic coast, recently held a drive to collect supplies for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Items collected included tents, tarps, extension cords, non-perishable food and flashlights. We salute the folks at S.R. Perrot for this act of charity and their example of being good niehgbors.  

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Six perfect pumpkin beers to make it officially autumn

It’s time for your favorite fall activities, including bonfires, football, and drinking a lot of pumpkin beer. This style of ale, made with pumpkins and various fall spices, is known for its rich, malty, sweet, spiced flavors that pair perfectly with fall evenings. The folks at mandatory.com share their favorites.

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Just who is the CBD product customer?

As retailers decide whether cannabidiol (CBD) products are an emerging trend or just hype, new research from Acosta finds that more than a quarter of U.S. consumers are now using them. The study projects CBD product sales to consumers to hit $20 billion by 2024.

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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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