Nonalcoholic brews expand market presence and growth
Joseph D. Lee of Dale Lee Distributing notes the 35 brands in the non alcoholic segment now account for 0.4 percent of total industry sales with 1990 volume around 805 million barrels. He projects about 8 percent annual growth as Anheuser-Busch O'Douls and Phillip Morris Sharps lift awareness and reduce stigma.
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Non-alcoholic beer market expectations in the 1990s
Industry expert predicts NA beers will grow in share through the 90s as baby boomers seek moderation. He notes early dominance by imports, rising premium wine sales, and stronger advertising from big brewers. Restaurants and venues increasingly offer non alcoholic options to boost consumption.
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Non alcoholic beers gain traction as alternatives
Dudley Fleck of Fleck Sales Co notes rising pressures on beer drinkers. He cites Sharp's non alcoholic beer as a potential way to reduce alcohol consumption among moderate to heavy consumers while staying socially acceptable. He adds that new non alcoholic beers offer decent taste options.
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Winging It 5 Air Fares From Cedar Rapids
Destinations Unlimited in Cedar Rapids offers five round trip fares to major cities including Kansas City and St Louis and to international Rome. Prices may change without notice and some restrictions apply though a Saturday night stay over is not required.
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Soviet film office wooing U S moviemakers in L A
The U S S R Film Service Corp opens a Los Angeles office inviting U S filmmakers to shoot in the Soviet Union. It highlights 39 studios, outdoor locations, labor, crews, gear, and logistics via SKS, with projects like Peter the Great Dark Eyes Dallas Head of the Class and Road to Africa. Jon Voight stars in Final Warning produced under the program.
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Conde Nast Traveler tips pick a great hotel room
The May issue offers guidance from an architect on choosing a top hotel room focusing on size view and floor level. It suggests using floorplans if uncertain and applies to both upscale and budget stays for a more pleasant visit. The Ombudsman recounts a couple who were charged 99 cents per mile on 913 miles and are getting refunds with Traveler’s help.
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Esquire reviews Kinsley role shift and media ethics shifts
The issue traces Michael Kinsley from New Republic columnist to CNN panelist and recalls his readiness for unexpected moves. It also surveys M Danny Wall’s resignation from the Office of Thrift Supervision and probes American accountability versus denial in action.
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Real estate moves of Bruce Springsteen and friends in California
In Los Angeles Bruce Springsteen paid nearly 14 million dollars for a secluded 4 acre estate featuring two houses, redwoods and eucalyptus trees. Rain Pryor buys her first home for 385 thousand in the Hollywood area. Essam Khashoggi lists 178 acres in Kauai for 11 million, 600 thousand for one parcel and 10.5 million for the other. Joseph Cotten and Patricia Medina place their Palm Springs home on the market as they plan to spend more time near doctors and friends in LA. Danny Seraphine sells Westlake Village residence for 1.275 million. Maud Adams renovates a Beverly Hills area house after buying it for 960 thousand.
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WHAT'S UP Major business events this week
A schedule of key economic indicators and meetings. On Monday the March new home sales and personal income reports plus the housing affordability index are released by the National Association of Realtors. Tuesday covers March construction spending. Wednesday features March leading indicators and factory orders along with an OPEC emergency pricing committee meeting.
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