Broad Coalition Mobilizes to Support Wine in Groceries

Grassroots Movement Champions Farmers, Wineries and Consumers;Mom and Pop Retailers Rally To Increase Competition throughout New York

ALBANY, NY (02/23/2009)(readMedia)-- A broad grassroots coalition representing New York farmers, grocers, wineries, community organizations, environmental NGOs and businesses of all sizes will join in Albany to voice their support for a state proposal allowing the sale of wine in grocery stores.

The proposal will generate $160 million in the first two years alone while saving consumers $80 million per year and driving economic opportunity in New York's agricultural industry.

A recent survey of New York voters conducted by Kiley & Company shows that a vast majority of New Yorkers support the proposal, at a rate of 2 to 1.

WHO:

Anthony Road Vineyards; Bodega Assn. of the US; Business Council of NYS; Food Industry Alliance of NY; Fox Run Vineyards; Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce; Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce; King Kullen; LGBT Chamber of Commerce; Long Island Association; Long Island Farm Bureau; Miles Wine Cellars; National Supermarket Association; Natural Resources Defense Council; NY Association of Convenience Stores; New York Farm Bureau; NY Wine Grape Growers Assn.; Price Chopper; Rochester Business Alliance; Rochester Community Coalition; Stop and Shop; USA Latin Chamber of Commerce; Wegmans; Whole Foods Market
WHEN: Monday February 23, 2009 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: LCA Press Room
LOB Room 130
Albany, New York