StateWays Volume 42, No. 3 The Beverage Alcohol Merchandising Magazine for Control States PAGE 34
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May/June 2012
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CONTROL" As the incoming chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA), Mark Bodi of the New Hampshire Liquor Commission wants to keep moving toward the future. By Cheryl Ursin
EMPHASIZING "PROGRESSIVE
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A CLEAR WINNER Vibrant vodka is the biggest and most exciting spirits category today, with vigorous sales and appealing products.
By Thomas Henry Strenk 4 44
ROUNDTABLE Members of the NABCA Industry Steering Committee offer insights into the important issues facing the beverage alcohol industry, its suppliers and the control states.
NABCA INDUSTRY STEERING COMMITTEE
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Tequila is reaching for new heights with traditional favorites and innovative products. By Kate Strandness
TEQUILA'S NEW REVOLUTION
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Editor's Note . . . . . . . . .6 Dateline . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Security Update . . . . . .10 Education & Enforcement .16 Products & Packaging . .57 Advertisers' Index . . . .58
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• NABCA Conference Roundup
• The Gin Game • Rum Appeal
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