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Evolution of telematics technology helps distributors realize benefits

ELD mandate furthers telematics adoption among beverage operations

May 27, 2020

As the ELD mandate took effect in late 2019, beverage distributors were quick to adopt telematics solutions, which have seen benefits go beyond compliance.

distilleries shifting production from spirits to hand sanitizer

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Craft distillers call for action to remedy COVID-19 impact

Industry stakeholders, government collaborate to implement relief efforts

Sarah Graybill

May 27, 2020

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Much has changed in the beverage landscape as a result of COVID-19. As craft distilleries grapple with shuttered tasting rooms and falling sales, owners report that reopening and sustaining business in this climate isn’t looking bright.

Spirits community rallies to help address hand sanitizer shortage

Global, craft distillers shift production to hand cleaner

Jessica Jacobsen

March 24, 2020

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With guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and exemptions and authorizations granted by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), many spirits-makers are helping to manufacture ethanol-based hand sanitizer.

Software improves safety, brand image and bottom line for fleet operators

Electronic logging devices mandates further telematics implementation

Stephanie Cernivec

July 1, 2019

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In the fleet management world, the question no longer is whether beverage companies should implement telematics — it’s how.

Prudent compliance worth investment

Agencies lay out rules, regulations for beverage-makers

John Peter Koss

November 23, 2018

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Wherever you go, whomever you contact and everything you see in the beverage arena, in some manner, is governed by regulatory jurisdiction.

Craft beer act garners partisan support

Bill proposes lowering excise tax on domestic brewers’ first 60K barrels

Jessica Jacobsen

March 15, 2017

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At a time when the divisive nature of the United States is receiving much attention, it seems as though we have found a topic that both sides can agree upon: craft beer. In late January, the Craft Beer Modernization and Tax Reform Act was introduced in both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support.

Regulations impact beverage fleet management

Meeting regulations costly for fleet trucks

Tom Kelley

July 15, 2016

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In today’s business world, the toughest expenses to plan for are the direct and indirect costs that arise from meeting regulations and the instability of this environment.

Health and wellness drive changes for vending machines

Variety key for vending machine operators

Amanda Del Buono

June 9, 2016

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Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), are an essential part of the vending channel’s success. Although the vending industry faces challenges, like complying with new government regulations and trying to meet consumer health-and-wellness demands, industry experts say that the vending channel is poised for growth.

Technology, government regulations change vending industry

Millennials drive vending channel changes

Maureen Alley

June 12, 2015

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Smart technology, government mandates and consumer expectations are changing the face of the vending channel.

Changing government regulations impact fleet operations

Government mandates add cost and uncertainty to fleet operations

Tom Kelley

September 15, 2014

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Just a few decades ago, beverage fleet managers worked with a well-established and generally predictable set of equipment-related variables to arrive at a total fleet operating cost that could be factored in to the wholesale product prices charged by a distributor.