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Dear Client:A-B and Constellation Beers have announced price increases in October for Florida. A-B going up 50 cents a case on premiums, Constellation going up 40 cents a case. Both are reducing discounts as well. Constellation Brands is also experiencing some shipping shortages on certain packages, particularly the 18 pack Corona and Corona Light bottles. They are postponing a 18 pack NR ad at Publix in FL so that distributors will have enough inventory for the Father's Day ad. A