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Washington State Wine Commission announces $1 million for research programs

The Washington state wine industry has earmarked over $1 million for research in the coming fiscal year June 2020. More than $1,034,000 will fund 2... continue reading »

Craft beer growth slowing, while craft spirits on the rise

After years of substantial growth craft beer is only now beginning to slow down slightly, while craft spirits are passing into a phase similar in scal... continue reading »

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McClure’s Pickles adds ready-to-drink bloody mary

McClure's Pickles is taking its bloody mary cocktail mix a step further by getting into the ready-to-drink market. McClure's new ready-to-drink blo... continue reading »

PSA

Latest in beer-canning line debuted by PSA

Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA) — a member of the Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems family — will introduce the CB244, the newest member of its craf... continue reading »

UC Davis, California wine grape grower experimenting with new methods

[caption id="attachment_10439" align="alignright" width="300"] In collaboration with UC Davis Cooperative Extension viticulture specialist Kaan Kurtur... continue reading »

Packaging company BW Integrated Systems aims to increase presence in wine and spirits industry

BW Integrated Systems is looking to increase its footprint in the wine and spirits packaging industry. BW, a Barry-Wehmiller packaging company, rec... continue reading »

Craft beer tax reform act reintroduced in U.S. Senate

The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate on Feb. 6. It is receiving strong support from a broa... continue reading »

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Fruit in beer trend still going strong

By Scott Stuntz, contributing writer King Orchards has grown Montmorency and Balaton tart cherries at the edge of Grand Traverse Bay on the shore o... continue reading »

QMI changes name to QualiTru Sampling Systems

QMI is now QualiTru Sampling Systems. The company’s new name reflects a continuing commitment to accurate, aseptic sampling and a dedication to crea... continue reading »