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Volume 54 , No . 2 • Summer 2024
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FEATURES
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PROFILE : NABCA CHAIRWOMAN BECKY SCHLAUCH
“ Forward Together , Stronger Tomorrow ” By Melissa Sherwin
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NABCA INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESSAYS
The IAC considers Chairman Fred Wooton ’ s theme
THE 2024 GROWTH BRANDS AWARDS
Honoring the best in spirits , wine and RTDs By The Staff
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SPARKLING WINE TRENDS IN 2024
What ’ s driving category growth By Melissa Dowling
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WHY VODKA REMAINS DOMINANT
A clear choice for many consumers Krystina Skibo
WHAT ’ S NEXT FOR RUM ?
More than just premiumization By Kyle Swartz
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DEPARTMENTS / COLUMNS
4 Editor ’ s Note
6 Data Driven
Craft Beer Creeps Up On-premise By Melissa Dowling
8 Trip Report
NABCA Legal 2024
52 Wine Review : Under $ 30
54 On The Shelf
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