A Look at The States that Updated COVID-19 Restrictions
State governors have been busy in the last month with approximately 20 states adjusting policies on COVID-19 regulations. In early January, COVID-19 cases were hitting some of the highest peaks since the start of the pandemic, but the nature of the changes were a mixed bag. Some states like California, Minnesota, and Wyoming, began to reopen slightly after gaining control of the current wave of the virus, while states like New Jersey and Wisconsin have been faced with yet another round of shutdowns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Inside Hook
Source: Whisky Advocate
Source: The Drinks Business
Source: Park Street
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PRESS RELEASES
Source: Spirited Zine
Source: Beverage Dynamics
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ECRM On & Off Premises Adult Beverage Program |
OVERVIEW: The ECRM On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Program gives the opportunity to engage virtually and drive category success year-round. Wine, beer, spirit, pre-made cocktail/mixer producers, non-alcoholic beverages, importers, distributors and exporters from around the world will present products to buyers from both on and off-premise chains, as well as distributors and importers.
DATES: March 2, 2021 - March 4, 2021
LOCATION: Virtual
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OVERVIEW: Craft Beverage Expo is a curated event that teaches attendees’ step-by-step ways to formulate a solid distribution plan with the help of experts who know the craft business inside and out.
DATES: March 9 - 10, 2021
LOCATION: Virtual
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New York International Beer Competition |
OVERVIEW: The New York International Beer Competition launched following the success of both the New York International Wine Competition and the New York International Spirits Competition. It is the first major international beer competition with trade-only judges formed by top retail buyers, restaurant owners, beverage directors, distributors, and importers. The competition is open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world.
DATE: February 21, 2021
LOCATION: 3 West Club, New York, NY
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New York International Cider Competition |
OVERVIEW: The New York International Cider Competition launched following the success of the first annual New York International Spirits Competition in November 2010. It is the first major international cider competition with trade-only judges formed by top retail buyers, restaurant owners, beverage directors, distributors, and importers. It is open to all commercially produced ciders from around the world.
DATE: February 21, 2021
LOCATION: 3 West Club, New York, NY
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OVERVIEW: The SIP Awards is a competition judged by a panel of consumers from all different demographics, thus creating an extremely fair competition. This truly is an award show geared towards determining consumer opinions.
DATES: March 5 - 15, 2021
LOCATION: Hyatt, Newport Beach, CA
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San Francisco World Spirits Competition |
OVERVIEW: The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the most respected spirits competitions in the world. It has been running annually since 2001 and beyond its standard tasting events, awards are also given for importing and packaging.
DATES: March 8 - April 2, 2021
LOCATION: Hotel Nikko, San Francisco, CA
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New York International Spirits Competition |
OVERVIEW: The New York International Spirits Competition is open to all commercially produced spirits from around the world. The panel of judges consists of retail buyers, suppliers, and distributors in New York City. 18% of participants consist of international products not yet sold in the US market and want to be judged by real trade buyers.
DATE: April 11, 2021
LOCATION: 3 West Club, New York, NY
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