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Archive for August, 2015

Cava under pressure in UK off-trade – figures

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Cava is losing heavily to Prosecco in the UK off-trade as sales for the Spanish sparkling wine dropped by 11% in the past year, new figures have shown. Read more

Original Bank Exchange Pineapple Cordial

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Campo de Encanto Pisco announced the nationwide launch of its Original Bank Exchange Pineapple Cordial.  Read more

NPD: Soft drinks get hard – Round-up

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Soft drink sales may be slipping, but it seems that consumers have never really lost their taste for soft drink flavours. The surprising success of hard root beer is opening up a new vein of soft drink-inspired hard alcoholic beverage innovation that c... Read more

Fizzyology 101: In-depth Study of Lambrusco Styles

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Were you in Corning, NY, for the 2015 Wine Bloggers Conference? If so, you may have enjoyed “Fizzyology 101: In-depth Study of Lambrusco Styles,” presented by Bill Whiting, Director of Wine Education for Banfi Vintners (a.k.a., “Banfi Bill“). If you...

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SPI Group’s JSC Latvijas Balzams names interim chair

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SPI group's Latvian beverage producer, JSC Latvijas Balzams, has appointed an interim chairman after its current chair announced his departure. Read more

Conviviality Retail moves a step closer to Matthew Clark acquisition

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UK off-trade group Conviviality Retail has entered into a non-disposal undertaking with the owners of distributor Matthew Clark. Read more

Photo of the Day: The earliest we’ve ever picked for still wine

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Harvesting at Hirsch Vineyards Read more

Constellation Brands venture fund opens with Crafthouse Cocktails stake

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A new venture capital fund run by Constellation Brands has made its first investment, a minority stake in RTD cocktail maker Crafthouse Cocktails. Read more

Exclusive: Coppola’s American Pioneer Wine Growers Launches Latest Entry Ahead Of Winery Unveiling

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American Pioneer Wine Growers, a division of Francis Ford Coppola Presents, has debuted The Lost Colony, the fourth and final release in a series of wines leading up to the christening of American Pioneer’s Geyserville winery later this year. The … Continue reading

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Starbucks Has High Hopes For Expanding “Evenings” Concept

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Starbucks’ “Evenings” concept will extend to a total of more than 70 locations, as about two dozen venues are expected to add wine, beer and small plates to their evening offerings this week. The push will include new Starbucks Evenings … Continue reading

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