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Archive for November, 2015

SFIC Names Former Vita Coco Exec as New Chief

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Sidney Frank Importing Company has appointed former Vita Coco executive Jeff Popkin as its new ceo, following the departure of Lee Einsidler [see WSD 11-20-2015]. Jeff was the Vita Coco president from 2012 to April 2015, before that he was chief of Red... Read more

Climate change talks highlight drinks industry’s cooperation efforts – Sustainability Spotlight

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As world leaders convene in Paris this week for the COP 21 climate change conference, the value of consensus, cooperation and collaboration in the face of the climate change challenge - and the threats posed if they are lacking - come into sharp relief. Read more

US to gain 16m more wine drinkers – research

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The US is to gain 16m more drinkers over the next ten years as the next generation comes of age, according to a study. Read more

US to gain 16 million more wine drinkers – study

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The US is to gain 16 million more drinkers over the next ten years as the next generation comes of age, according to a study. Read more

Deutsch Family’s Josh Cellars Nears 1 Million Cases, Leading The Company’s “Low Lux” Growth

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Long known for the 8.3-million-case Yellow Tail brand, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has successfully diversified its portfolio in recent years, with so-called “low lux” wines—retailing in the $10-$25 segment—leading the way. Deutsch’s low lux portfolio totaled 1.8 million cases … Continue reading

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Remy Cointreau’s First Half Sales Fall On China Difficulties

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Rémy Cointreau’s net sales fell by 5.9% on an organic basis in its fiscal first half, largely due to ongoing challenges in China and an overall shipments decline amid a recent strategy shift undertaken by CEO Valérie Chapoulaud-Floquet. However, propelled … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 30, 2015

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•Beam Suntory has agreed to sell its Spanish brandy and Sherry business to Emperador Inc. for €275 million ($292m). The agreement includes the Fundador, Harveys, Terry and Tres Cepas brands, as well as production operations in Jerez and Tomelloso, Spain. … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 30, 2015

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•Sebastopol, California’s Ace Cider is launching its newest offering, Space, to coincide with the upcoming release of the latest Star Wars movie. Made with blood orange purée and fresh-pressed apple cider, the unfiltered, orange-colored variant is recommended as an alternative … Continue reading

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This week in spirits & wine, featuring Irish whiskey, George Clooney and Diageo’s Captain Morgan

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Irish whiskey, George Clooney and Diageo’s Captain Morgan

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more