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Archive for September, 2015

EU opens consultation on lower excise rates for smaller producers

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The drinks industry in the European Union has been asked whether it wants to allow smaller beverage manufacturers to sell products at lower excise duty rates than their larger competitors. Read more

ShipCompliant, WineDirect Partner on Direct Shipping Compliance

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"They're gong to get a much better experience, effective immediately." Read more

Interview: Florida’s Crown Wine & Spirits Sets Plans For Major Expansion

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For more than 60 years, Crown Wine & Spirits has been a retail powerhouse along the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The company, which operates 13 stores, had sales of $35 million last year, with wine and spirits comprising more than … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 2, 2015

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•China’s Alibaba Group has unveiled a new wine-centric “Vineyard Direct” program on its Tmall online marketplace—the largest third-party e-commerce platform in China—beginning with the opening of a Robert Mondavi Wines flagship store. Under Tmall Vineyard Direct, wineries can partner directly … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for September 2, 2015

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•Elmsford, New York’s Captain Lawrence Brewing has partnered with the Massachusetts Beverage Alliance for entry into the Massachusetts market. Beginning next month, limited quantities of the Captain Lawrence’s craft portfolio will be available on draft, followed by a full rollout … Continue reading

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Vintage Wine Estates Acquires Swanson

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Treasury Wine Estates head paid AUD3.23m in first year

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Treasury Wine Estates' CEO, Michael Clarke, earned AUD3.23m (US$2.26m) for his first full year in the job, with future bonuses liable to add another million. Read more

Santera

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Santera Spirits LLC’s Santera Tequila now is available in New York.  Read more

Santera

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Santera Spirits LLC’s Santera Tequila now is available in New York.  Read more

Diageo strengthens Charmer Sunbelt Group distribution deal in US

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Diageo has extended its distribution tie-ups in the US with the Charmer Sunbelt Group. Read more