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2020 Food and Beverage Awards Announced

The National Restaurant Association Show announced the recipients of the 2020 Food and Beverage Awards (FABI), recognizing food and beverage products that are breaking new ground in taste, creativity, packaging, and profit potential. These...
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Vinexpo New York 2021 New Dates Announced

Vinexpo New York has announced dates for its 2021 return to Jacob K. Javits Center. The move is a vote of confidence in the resilience of the wine and spirits industry and the show’s...
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USBG Foundation Dedicated to Raising an Additional $10 million For COVID-19 Relief Fund

The USBG National Charity Foundation (USBGNCF) Board Member and Director Kim Haasarud gave her fourth weekly Instagram Live update on the Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP). This week, Haasarud started off by announcing that an...
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A Suite of Tools to Prep for Reopening

Backbar is providing its entire software suite of tools with no fees for six months to all of its current 3,300 bar and restaurant customers and any new bar or restaurant operator who signs...
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Is Your Bar Ready for the New Normal?

As states around the country start to get the green light to open within certain restrictions and guidelines, now is the time for bars to plan for opening day. Our definition of "business as usual"...
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Bars & Restaurants Have a New Tool to Adapt to a Changing Industry

ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a leading global provider of point-of-sale (POS) software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, is pleased to announce that the latest release of Brink POS features enhancements...
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Convite Mezcal Launches

Founded in 2013 by Oaxacan-born economist Jorge Vera, Convite Mezcal is rooted in Oaxacan culture: Named for the Mexican state’s colloquialism meaning “invitation to feast,” this sustainably produced mezcal is now expanding in the...
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Donation to Help Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Ease COVID-19 Disruption on Industry

Gary (gaz) Regan—a friend and avid supporter of Tales—passed away in December 2019, leaving behind an indelible legacy within the drinks industry. To honor gaz, a significant contribution has been made by Tod & Vixen’s...
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A Look at Reopening Restrictions for Bars/Restaurants Across the U.S.

More and more states have begun to reopen or release plans for reopening in the coming days and weeks. We look at the guidelines and restrictions in place due to COVID-19 for restaurants/bars in...
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Crowd Blending Experiment Results in WhistlePig HomeStock Whiskey

WhistlePig Rye Whiskey is pleased to announce the introduction of WhistlePig HomeStock Whiskey, a whiskey blended together, while apart. The limited edition whiskey was created via a virtual crowd blending experience in collaboration with Flaviar,...