Quality Beverage Acquisition

We are excited to announce that Martignetti Companies has completed the acquisition of Quality Beverage.

Quality Beverage is a leading distributor of beer and alternative beverages in Massachusetts, representing the Anheuser-Busch portfolio in addition to a variety of other domestic and imported brands including Yuengling, Wormtown, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Harpoon, Liquid Death and Beatbox. Previously owned by the Wetterau family, the company operates from its headquarters facility in Taunton, MA, and from distribution centers in Auburn, MA, and Chicopee, MA.

Read full press release HERE

2023 Year in Review

We complied photo submissions to create our Martignetti Companies 2023 Year in Review slideshow. Our customers enjoyed seeing familiar faces.

Thank you to all Martignetti Companies incredible employees for an amazing year.

Cheers to an amazing 2024!

Missed the slideshow? Watch HERE

Inclement Weather Ahead

Winter has arrived and the weather will be unpredictable, especially in New England. Please make sure you have our Weather/Storm Hotlines on hand.

MA - Weather/Storm Hotline: 781-348-8000 (ext. 7669)

NNE - Weather/Storm Hotline: 603-263-2499

CT - Weather/Storm Hotline: 781-348-8000 (Admin/Sales ext. 7670) (Warehouse ext. 7671)

We invite you to join Morgan Stanley at Work’s Webinar Wednesday series. Financial education can help you make the most of your equity compensation plan and play a vital role in building a better future.

To learn more and register click HERE

December 2023 Anniversaries!

Thank you for being part of our company’s success! We greatly appreciate and value your hard work and dedication. Happy Anniversary!

15 Years

Jay McMenamy, Commonwealth, MA

10 Years

Robert Karstedt, Warehouse, MA

Holly Flynn, Credit, MA

Daniel DeCotis, Warehouse, MA

Retirement Celebration

Chris Higgins, Demand Planner, Purchasing, MA, had a great send off celebrating his retirement from Martignetti Companies with his wife, daughter and the Purchasing Department.

The Newest Member of the MA Demand Planning Team!

Scarlett Marie Wolff



Born: 12/25/23

Weight: 7lbs

Length: 19"

This was the perfect Christmas gift for parents Justin and Katie Wolff. Let us all join together in congratulating them on the birth of their adorable baby Scarlett!

This section is where employees can share updates from home. Here are a few topics that employees might be interested in seeing and sharing.

• Family, Kids, Animals (including names)
• Activities (boating, camping, parks, biking, swimming, hiking)
• Life Events (weddings, graduations, anniversaries, purchase a new house)
• Outdoors (show off your garden, sunset, landscape)
• Home Renovations (before and after pictures)
• Food and Drink (date night, family night, home cooking, drinks)

If you have something to share please send in pictures for the following categories to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Ariane Himmel

Graphic Designer, Marketing, MA

Christmas at the Himmel's.

Meredith Vento

Graphic Designer, Marketing, MA

Christmas at the Vento's.

Danielle Runkles

Social Media & Communications Specialist, Marketing, MA

Christmas at the Runkles'.

Winter is HERE!

We are excited about holidays, winter activities and festive meals and drinks from home. If you have any pictures from home please send them to thegrapevine@martignetti.com

Three Kings Day

Three Kings Day is Saturday, January 6. In many Latin American countries, Santa Claus isn’t as popular as he is in the United States. Rather, it is the Three Wise Men who are the bearers of gifts and leave presents in or near the shoes of small children. The holiday is also known by the name Epiphany and dates back to the 4th century. A grand feast would be held on this day to honor the occasion of Jesus’ baptism and to pay homage to the Three Wise Men.

Many believe mysterious events preceded Jesus’ birth with perhaps the most notable being the appearance of the star in Bethlehem. This new star appeared in the evening sky just prior to the arrival of Jesus. Three wise men, or Magi as they were known, whose names were Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, traveled a far distance to pay homage to Christ. They brought with them fine gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Read more HERE

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast

Bristol Community College will host its 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast featuring an interactive Day of Service that serves multiple age groups and a host of community offerings. This is a free, in-person event and is open to all.

When: Monday, January 15

Time: The breakfast buffet, keynote address, and entertainment will begin at 8:30 AM.

Where: Commonwealth College Center (G building) at Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River

Following the breakfast and a brief program, including a keynote presentation by Yolanda L. Dennis, the inaugural Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Family Engagement at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, guests will have the option to visit fun and engaging workshops and activities! The workshops and activities will start at 10:30 a.m. and will include the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Kindness Rocks, and more.

To learn more and RSVP visit HERE

We want to make The Grapevine as inclusive as possible. If there is something you would like us to celebrate or recognize in The Grapevine DEI section, please email dei@martignetti.com

This Month’s Training Highlight:

Outlook - Organize Your Inbox by Using Folders

This one-minute training will teach you how to create folders to organize emails, move messages, and add folders to your Favorites folder for easy access.

Click HERE to launch the training..

Employee Awareness Information:

Our Flexible Holiday Policy, launched in January 2023, applies to all MA, NNE, and CT non-union employees (including Sales Representatives) and Local 122 Sales Representatives.



Company Holidays are days when the business is closed, and employees are expected to be off.

Company Holidays include:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If an employee works on a fixed company holiday, they must first obtain approval from their supervisor, and then follow the Float Holiday/Holiday Worked policy. Instructions are located on the HR Hub: Holiday Worked Instructions.

Flex Holidays

Eligible employees receive 40 hours of Flex Holiday per year. You can use the Flex Holidays throughout the fiscal year for any days you choose to celebrate.

What does that mean for other holidays?

If an employee works on any day that is not a company holiday, as listed above, no action is required. No action is required if you work Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Patriot's Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, or Veteran's Day.

If you choose to take one of these days off, you must request it in Paylocity. You can use any of your time off available for the day (i.e., Vacation/ETO, Flex Holiday, or Sick).

The full Flexible Holiday Policy provides additional details.

Click HERE for the PDF instructions.

Joke of the Week

If January threw a parade, would February March?



No, but April May.

Featured Job of the Week

Day Maintenance Technician,

Warehouse, MA

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position provides service repair & training for our automated material handling system, AS/RS and systems alike. Primary objective is to ensure that Material Handling System(s) maximum availability to the warehouse operations as well as providing good customer service to the facility.



Click HERE to Apply!

Cola Spice

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz Seedlip Spice 94

• Cola | Top



DIRECTIONS:

Add Seedlip 94 to a rocks glass with ice. Top with cola. Garnish and enjoy.

Seedlip Mary

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz Seedlip Garden 108

• 4 oz Tomato Juice

• .5 oz Lemon Juice

• .25 oz Worcestershire

• 4 dashes Tabasco



DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker & top w/ ice. Shake and strain into a glass and top with ice and garnish.

Miss the video? Watch HERE

Grinch Sighting

The Christmas Grinch showed up on December 24 at Wymans Liquor for final sales of Baileys, and of course, great add-on last-day buys needed for customers!

Baileys' sales were unbelievable this year!

➤ Wymans Liquor, Leominster, MA

Richard van Roon

Sales Representative, Excel Division, MA

Market's Bistro

Final product of the Market's Bistro sign and display. Market Basket and customers at the store have commented on how good it looks!

➤ Market Basket, MA

Mike Pizzotti

Sale Representative, Carolina Division, MA

Danielle Gaffney & Erika Alcantara

Graphic Designers, Marketing, MA

Corvus Vodka Launch at Plainridge Park Casino

Corvus Vodka launch party at Plainridge Park Casino on Friday, December 29, with the Strategic Accounts team. Ty Law and Jerod Mayo held a fireside chat Q&A while launching the brand.

➤ Plainridge Park Casino, Plainville, MA

Amber Dutra

Gaming Account Manager, MA

Dave Boyle

Vice President of Strategic Accounts, MA

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is featuring Neal Family Vineyards.

Neal Family Vineyards fundamentally believes that a wine can only be as great as the grapes from which it is made. We know from experience that wine grapes grown under a precise combination of soil, climate, and cultivation practices in the vineyard play an integral role in creating an exceptional bottle of wine. Mark lives by organic and Biodynamic® farming practices that enhance each vineyard’s inherent and distinctive qualities, resulting in each wine’s ultimate flavor profile. Our wines are 100% sourced from Napa Valley and are made with estate fruit.  

Mark Neal has been walking and working organic vineyards almost daily for over 54 years. In 1966, he started as a farmer working alongside his parents on their Napa Valley farm. His love of the land, working with family, and producing small batches of wines was instilled early by his father. 

This upbringing of growing organic grapes inspired him, in 1998, to build Neal Family Vineyards, which is wholly owned, farmed, and operated by his family, a rarity in the winemaking world. Today, working beside several of his children, he handcrafts exquisite and complex Cabernet Sauvignon from his estate’s biodynamic and certified organic vineyards in Howell Mountain and Rutherford. 

Hartley & Parker Sales Division

is also featuring Mack's Original Ginger Wine from New South Wales, Australia.

Mack’s Original Ginger is crafted by the famous fortified creators, the McWilliam's family. Few have helped shape the evolution of the Australian wine industry like McWilliam’s Wines. From humble beginnings on the outskirts of Corowa in 1877, the philosophy of putting the quality of fruit first has ensured that McWilliam’s continues to be one of Australia’s most popular, respected, and iconic wineries.

Renowned for its strong focus on crafting fortified styles, McWilliam’s has consistently produced award-winning wines that showcase superior quality, impressive depth, and full flavor expression.

Chief Winemaker Emma Norbiato has received widespread recognition for her winemaking skills, including ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in 2016 at the Australian Women in Wine Awards and a finalist for Gourmet Travellers 2019 'Winemaker of the Year'. She is a respected wine judge and a Len Evans Tutorial Scholar.

Mack’s Original Ginger can be enjoyed on its own or with a splash of club soda and a squeeze of lime. It also makes an enticing cocktail when mixed with whisky, scotch, or rum. 

Mack’s Original Ginger Rich amber in color with sweet aromas of caramel and butterscotch with fresh ginger and hints of peppercorn spice. A lively and refreshing beverage with powerful ginger flavors, lifted spice, and nuances of sweet butterscotch caramel.

Hartley & Parker's portfolio may include products that are not available through Martignetti Companies, Massachusetts and NNE.

Commonwealth Sales Division

is featuring Barefoot Bright & Breezy.

Barefoot Bright & Breezy with 70 calories per glass and 6% ABV, you can pour yourself a glass of Rosé, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay with a light and refreshing taste you won’t find in other wines. These delicious varietals are a great way to enjoy a glass of wine and social drinking occasions with friends.

Connoisseur Sales Division

is featuring Sunny with a Chance of Flowers Wines.

Sunny with a Chance of Flowers Wines are zero sugar, low calorie, low alcohol, and positively delicious. Sustainably farmed and mindfully made, to make you feel good inside and out.

Sunny Bubbly Rosé joins five other wines in the Sunny with a Chance of Flowers lineup that has become one of the most important brands in a thriving market geared towards younger consumers who consider wellness and moderation as a motivating factor in beverage purchases.

Carolina Sales Division

is featuring Martha's Lighter Chard.

Martha's Lighter Chard, a chard that goes just as hard, with only 80 calories. Medium, slightly round entry balanced by firm acid backbone. Oak well integrated. Uniform across palate with a tinge of citrus/orange peel that gives a nice tang to finish.

This spirit lives on today through innovators like Martha Stewart, a self-made icon who built a domestic empire. Martha’s drive embodies the timeless values of the 19 Crimes mavericks who came before her.

The entrepreneur and best-selling author had a big 2023 getting back to her modeling roots as one of four 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover stars.

Classic Sales Division

is featuring non-alcoholic St. Agrestis Phony Negroni.

St. Agrestis Phony Negroni drinks with the same bitterness drinkers of the classic cocktail expect, sans alcohol with nuanced juniper, citrus, and floral notes. They’ve also added carbonation to help mimic the bite that alcohol typically provides. Enjoy chilled straight from the bottle or over ice with an orange twist.

United Sales Division

is featuring Long Drink Zero.

Long Drink Zero is the same great taste as the original but with 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 99 calories. Gluten free. A mixture of grapefruit and juniper berries with gin. Zero is a modern take on a classic recipe.

Century Sales Division

is featuring non-alcoholic Seedlip.

Seedlip is on a mission to change the way the world drinks with the highest quality non-alcoholic options. Straight out of the glass, Seedlip tastes unlike anything else. It catches you by surprise on the tongue.

Where Seedlip really comes alive is with soda water or tonic, or mixed into a cocktail, where the ghostly aromas of the spirit are given some body and context.

Three unique botanical blends: citrus Seedlip Grove 42, herbal Seedlip Garden 108, and aromatic Seedlip Spice 94 make an ideal base for alcohol-free cocktails. Unleash your creativity and create the ultimate alcohol-free cocktail recipes that your guests will adore. 

Modern Assistance Program - MA NNE

We realize that employees may be experiencing a variety of stressful life events. Modern Assistance Program remains accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a family member needs assistance, please call (617)-774-0331 or (800)-878-2004 to speak directly with a licensed clinician.

Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Short-term mental health support.

• Critical incident and after-hours crisis intervention.

• Assistance with wellness and stress management.

• Advocacy in court or registry of motor vehicle matters.

• Referral services for financial challenges.

Visit Website HERE

Life Balance UNUM - MA NNE

P: 800-854-1446

Services Include, but not are limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.

• Support for grief and loss.

• Assists with work/life balance.

• Assistance with legal questions and referral to an attorney.

• Assists with fraud resolution & identity theft.

Visit Website HERE

User ID and password: "lifebalance"

Anthem Life - Resource Advisor - CT

P: 888-209-7840



Services Include, but are not limited to:

• Access to licensed professional counselors.

• Financial & Legal matters.

• Support for grief and loss.

• ID Theft Recovery.

Visit Website HERE

Log in with the program name: AnthemResourceAdvisor for more information.

January Live Well, Work Well

Checkout this month's Health and Wellness Newsletter provided by our benefits broker.

How to Make—and Keep—Your New Year’s Resolution

As a new year begins, you may be reflecting on the past year. This introspection is a significant first step toward selecting a New Year’s resolution to help you grow as a person. Many New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-February due to a lack of self-discipline, with only 1 in 5 people sticking with them all year. That’s why setting yourself up for success when choosing a resolution is important.

Read more HERE

Health Benefits of Dry January

As the holidays end, some people give up alcohol for “Dry January.” The month-long wellness challenge can serve as a reset after overindulging during the holidays or an opportunity to reassess one’s relationship with alcohol. While a month of sobriety can seem overwhelming to some, it comes with some advantages.

Read more HERE

Protecting Your Skin During Winter

Taking care of your skin the right way can be difficult. The task can seem almost impossible to achieve when the temperature and humidity levels drop. Dry skin may not seem like the most concerning health problem, but not treating dry skin can result in itchiness, cracked or painful skin, eczema and dermatitis.

Read more HERE

Mental Health Benefits of a Clean, Organized Space

If you’re struggling with seasonal affective disorder, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, keeping your home tidy and organized may be challenging. However, research shows that disorganization can worsen your mental health, creating a snowball effect. January is Get Organized Month, so it’s the perfect time to focus on cleaning or decluttering your space.

Read more HERE

Building a Daily Meditation Practice

Meditation can provide a sense of peace and calm that can boost your mood, benefit your mental health, and improve your emotional and physical well-being. It is a simple and relatively quick way to relieve stress that you can do almost anywhere. Regular meditation can help you manage stress, increase self-awareness, reduce negative emotions, focus on the present, gain a new perspective and improve sleep quality.

Read more HERE