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FDA bans BPA in baby formula packages »

July 11, 2013 | Glass News

From The Hill: The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to ban the use of a chemical linked to health problems in infant formula packaging. The FDA’s decision to prohibit of bisphenol A (BPA) comes at the urging of Rep.

The Oregon Brewers Festival's glass-kicking plans »

July 8, 2013 | Glass News

According to a report in the Portland Business Journal, "Oregon Brewers Festival organizers are adding a touch of glass to the event. For the first time, attendees will fill their taster glasses with beer that's poured into actual glass receptacles.

Wall Street Journal: Glass bottles lend pop to soda makers »

June 24, 2013 | Glass News

Over the past two years, sales growth of soda in glass bottles has outpaced that of soda in plastic bottles and aluminum cans, according to a Nielsen report covered in the Wall Street Journal.

New Jersey glass plant celebrates 150 years in operation »

June 24, 2013 | Glass News

From a report in the South Jersey Times, one local business is proudly celebrating 150 years of roots in Salem City, New Jersey.

NPR Planet Money: How a Used Bottle Becomes a New Bottle »

June 21, 2013 | Glass News

National Public Radio recently visited a glass manufacturing facility in New Jersey to learn more about the recycling process.

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Constellation Brands acquires Napa Valley's Schrader Cellars

06/21/2017

Constellation Brands has purchased Napa Valley cult favorite Schrader Cellars for an undisclosed amount, taking over the bran -More-

UK drinkers can't get enough American whiskey

06/21/2017

British drinkers have taken a fancy to American whiskey, imbibing more than 1 million liters of it every month, according to -More-

Brewing is booming business in Ohio

06/21/2017

Ohio's 220 craft breweries contributed over $13 billion to the state's economy in 2016 and the boom shows no sign of flagging -More-

How Amazon's deal to buy Whole Foods could change beverage retail

06/21/2017

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods could mean major changes to beverage retailing in the US, as energy drinks, carbonated be -More-

Sales of spirits rose while beer, wine dipped in 2016

06/21/2017

Worldwide sales of spirits hit a record high last year, but beer volumes dipped 1.8% and wine sales fell by 0.08%. -More-

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