Beam Suntory posted a North American sales increase in its first half ended in June, as double-digit gains across its Bourbon portfolio—including Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Basil Hayden’s—propelled growth. A focus on premiumization across the brand stable led to a … Continue reading →
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•Opici Family Distributing is expanding its mid-Atlantic footprint by entering Virginia. On September 1, the distributor will officially launch Opici Family Distributing of Virginia. Opici Family Distributing, a subsidiary of Opici Wine Group of Glen Rock, New Jersey, already operates in … Continue reading →
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•New Belgium Brewing has named Christine Perich CEO, replacing founder Kim Jordan, who will become executive chair of the craft brewer’s board of directors. In her new post, Perich, whose former title was president and COO, will lead day-to-day operations … Continue reading →
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