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19 March

Corona launches beer pack made from barley - Drinks Retailing News

Corona has launched a new, circular form of packaging for six-packs whereby it is harnessing surplus barley straw to create “a truly sustainable” paper packaging solution.

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19 March

Gallo Appoints Summergate As China Distributor - The Drinks Business

California-based wine giant E. & J. Gallo has appointed Summergate Fine Wine and Spirits to distribute its luxury brand portfolio in Mainland China.

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19 March

Long Read: Orange wine leads the pack at the newly organic Cramele Recas - Harpers

Cramele Recas, Romania’s largest winery, has reached a major landmark in its march towards organic winemaking, with its first certificated organic wines now reaching the UK.

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19 March

Gentleman Jack Teams up with Female Leaders to Raise A Glass For Frontline Workers - Bevnet

Gentleman Jack, an exceptionally smooth double charcoal mellowed Tennessee whiskey created by women and men who are experts at their craft, has partnered with Jessica Williamson (aka “The Whiskey Chick”), actress Maria Canals-Barrera and Shelly Bell for a campaign launching today entitled, “We Share One Spirit.”

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19 March

Firestone Walker releases Double Mind Haze IPA - New School Beer

Firestone Walker Brewing’s NE-style Mind Haze IPA has been a hazy hit, now they are doubling down on Double Mind Haze. Said to be their biggest juice bomb ever, this 8.3% ABV Imperial Hazy IPA will be released in all Firestone Walker markets in six-packs (12-ounce cans), 19.2-ounce single serve cans and draft formats.

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19 March

The Only Hard Lemonade Seltzer Made by Lemonade Experts, Mike's Hard Lemonade Seltzer, Partners with Endurance Sports Leader Spartan - PR News Wire

Mike's Hard Lemonade Seltzer, the only hard lemonade seltzer made by lemonade experts has entered a partnership with the world's leading endurance sports and wellness brand Spartan®, becoming the official "Hard Seltzer of Spartan US." 

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