http://www.downloadpos.comPoint of Sale materials for beer, wine, and spiritsen-gbWed, 10 Feb 2010 10:52:32 -0500Copyright: (C) Project Janish LLC1512 solar panels, tractors running on biodiesel, and recycling everything from coffee cups to palette wraps has earned Sokol Blosser winery an award for Sustainability from the city of Portland, OR.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=252007-04-24 00:00:00Marketers for wine and other luxury items have discovered the traditionally blue collar NASCAR circuit to be a high-end vehicle for advertising to their target market. http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=242007-03-07 00:00:00Paterno Wines will now be called Terlato Wines International, according to CEO William Terlato. You can read the whole family history by clicking on the link.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=232007-03-01 00:00:00Beer distributors can now learn how to better market their product through an online training program developed by ej4, a provider of short-form, rapid-deployment training and communication solutions for the beverage industry.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=222007-01-09 00:00:00In order to avoid a possible takeover bid, Australia's Foster's Group is planning to cut its product portfolio by 20 percent. With beer operations already cut back, it's expected that Foster's wine brands will be affected. Foster's absorbed 50 wine brands in their purchase of Southcorp last year.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=212006-10-12 00:00:00An Arizona attorney is preparing to challenge the new direct shipping law in that state, which he says is "overtly discriminatory" and protective of wine distributors.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=202006-09-18 00:00:00With the departures of Pierre Rovani and Daniel Thomasas from Robert Parker Jr.'s The Wine Advocate, Parker has announced new appointments to his staff.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=192006-09-05 00:00:00For ten years, Kirin Beer has been brewed and distributed by Anheuser-Busch. Now, A-B has full and complete control of the brand, with Kirin retaining trademark rights.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=182006-08-30 00:00:00Researchers have discovered that white wine is just as heart-healthy as red wine, based on studies that show antioxidants are contained in the grape's pulp. Previously it was believed the health benefits came only from the skins. http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=172006-08-29 00:00:00Don Sebastiani and Sons claims to be the first winery to publish a podcast on its website. If you know what a podcast is, or would like to learn, click the link.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=162006-08-21 00:00:00Michael Mondavi, son of Robert, has joined the board of directors for Delicato Family Vineyards.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=152006-08-16 00:00:00Wine importer / marketer Wilson Daniels, Ltd. has officially added Gundlach-Bundschu to its portfolio (effective July 2006). The marketing partnership is designed to enhance Gun-Bun's national distribution and sales. http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=142006-08-07 00:00:00Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV), Italy's largest wine company, is close to completing a deal with Brown-Forman to acquire Bolla.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=132006-08-01 15:49:36If you haven't yet grown tired of seeing star Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s face, you'll be happy to learn that he (and his car) are now gracing Budweiser cans and aluminum bottles, through the NASCAR season.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=122006-08-15 14:32:53Michael J. Graham, formerly CFO EVP of Aegis Communications and VP/Controller for Sears Roebuck, has been named CFO of Terlato Wine Group (TWG). The appointment was made by TWG President and CEO William A. Terlato, with the goal of further strengthening TWG's foothold on the luxury wine market.http://www.downloadpos.comhttp://www.downloadpos.com/?id=112006-07-25 00:00:00