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Archive for November, 2015

Constellation To Acquire Booming Ballast Point For $1 Billion

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Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire fast-growing craft brewer Ballast Point for approximately $1 billion. The San Diego-based Ballast Point has been expanded rapidly in recent years, claiming annual growth of more than 80% since 2012. This year, Ballast Point … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 16, 2015

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•Marriott International has agreed to buy Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide for $12 billion in cash and stock, Marriott announced today. The Starwood holdings include the Westin, the W, Sheraton and St. Regis brands, among others. Marriott will pay $72.08 … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 16, 2015

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•Vermont’s Magic Hat Brewing has re-launched its limited edition holiday brew Feast of Fools. A raspberry stout featuring notes of cocoa and dark chocolate, Feast of Fools will be available in 22-ounce bottles, as well as on draft at select … Continue reading

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Diageo still on hunt for wine asset suitors

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Diageo has confirmed its intention to pull out of the wine category at its earliest convenience. Read more

Concha y Toro’s third-quarter performance – Focus

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Late last week, Concha y Toro reported year-to-date figures that were boosted by a healthy third quarter. Here, we take a closer look at the company's performance in the period. Read more

Jim Beam Apple

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Beam Suntory Inc.’s Jim Beam brand launched its latest flavored whiskey — Jim Beam Apple. Read more

Concha y Toro sees storming Q3 refloat year-to-date

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Concha y Toro has seen a bumper third quarter boost its year-to-date performance after a disappointing first half. Read more

Constellation Brands to acquire Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

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Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., announced an agreement to acquire San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. One of the fastest growing craft beer companies in the United States, Ballast Point beer portfolio contains more ... Read more

Box Wine Sales Keep Climbing

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Delicato Family Vineyards' 3 Liter box wine Bota Box reached 3 million cases in annual sales this week with RNDC Texas placing the order for the 3 millionth case. To commemorate the milestone, president and chief Chris Indelicato and svp of national sa... Read more

Treasury Wine Estates switches CFO

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Treasury Wine Estates has appointed Noel Meehan as the company's new chief financial officer. Meehan replaces Tony Reeves, who has decided to leave the role.  Read more