by Denese Espeut-Post | Feb 6, 2013 | Legal Libation Columns
Every year I hear from farmers within the BCFGA who wonder if they are getting good value for the money that goes into BC Tree Fruits. Recently I had a great discussion with Chris Pollock, who is part of BC Tree Fruits’ marketing team (see the story on Apple...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Dec 14, 2012 | Legal Libation Columns
Brilliant. Visionary. Cutting edge. All of these can be used to describe the talented innovators at work in our agricultural industries. Thinking outside of the box, creating new projects and tackling challenges with fresh outlooks often result in increased...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Dec 11, 2012 | Legal Libation Columns
The holiday season is here. It is the time to make merry and enjoy holiday celebrations. Many of you with employees may be planning a business Christmas party where alcohol is served. While you are deciding on the food to be served and gifts to give away, take a few...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 28, 2012 | Wine Law
There is nothing like the controversy and confusion surrounding the forced cancellation of the Belfry Theatre’s annual Crush fundraising event to really hammer home how difficult to understand B.C.’s liquor licensing and distribution laws really are. I believe that...
by Denese Espeut-Post | Oct 19, 2012 | Legal Libation Columns
You can pay me in apples. Or cherries. Before moving to the Okanagan Valley three years ago, my husband and I thought about moving to the area and earning fruit for a living. As tourists, we thought: who needs money? We can live on fruit, sunshine and scenery....
