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Ready to try something new?
by evansfox | Aug 22, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Ready to try something new? By Tracy Jong Have you ever wanted to explore a new product or market without tarnishing your existing product line and marketing positioning? There are several ways you can do this. Let’s explore some scenarios. Contract manufacturing You...
Element Winery: Some Of The Best Balanced Wines Out There
by evansfox | Aug 22, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
I am not a Sommelier, but I recognized a balanced wine. Not too sweet. Not at all tannic. Just smooth from the first taste to the finish. This is the entire portfolio: Cabernet Franc, Table Red, Pinot Noir, Lemberger and Syrah: I cannot emphasize “smooth” enough. As a...
Glassware
by evansfox | Aug 21, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, TJLF in the Community
I love reading Will Cleveland’s articles about the local craft beer scene and Holly Howell’s articles about wine in the Democrat & Chronicle. I feel connected to the foodie scene when my busy schedule prevents me from the real-life experience. The St. Patrick’s...
Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!”
by evansfox | Aug 19, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!” Craft beverage producers should take note of a series of recent lawsuits and regulatory actions concerning allegedly deceptive advertising, including listing of ingredients on the label. In one recent case, Quaker...
Element Winery Does It Again- A Best Kept Secret
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Bob Bates brought me the best birthday present ever- another bottle of that amazing Lemberger from Element Winery. It doesn’t end there. He brought its friends and family- Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Red Table wine. He suggested I try the award...
Patent Validity Opinions Take on Greater Importance
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Patent
The general industry consensus that formal validly and infringement opinions were unnecessary is changing after two recent US Supreme Court case decisions were announced. After Halo Electronics Inc. v. Pulse Electronics Inc., 136 S. Ct. 1923 (2016), it is easier for...
Aluminum Bottles Can Be a Great Asset for Brand Differentiation, Trade Dress and Bottom Line Cost Savings
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Glass bottles are the legacy of the alcoholic beverage industry but they have well known drawbacks: Heavy Fragile Space inefficient Lower recycle rates, especially for colored glass Higher transportation costs Making a splash in the product packaging world is the...
How much is that cocktail?
by evansfox | Aug 17, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
How much is that cocktail? TGI Friday’s was sued in a class action case for not having drink prices on its menu. The case was dismissed on technicalities (jurisdiction and standing). The class action complaint alleged that a cocktail cost $10.39 and such price was...
Chipotle Mexican Grill disregards employee’s rights
by evansfox | Aug 16, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
Chipotle Mexican Grill disregards employee’s rights The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill’s social media code of conduct was unlawful because, among other things, it prohibited employees from posting tweets about...
Could Your Company Morale and Productivity Use A Boost?
by evansfox | Aug 14, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Could Your Company Morale and Productivity Use A Boost? Like all businesses, we have our ups and downs. We had a morale problem that was affecting productivity and quality. We immediately went to work to turn things around so we could deliver our best to our...
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