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Archive for January, 2016

Constellation invests in Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., acquired a minority stake in Nashville, Tenn.-based Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, a distillery that produces a variety of craft whiskeys. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery will continue t... Read more

How does alcohol affect your quality of life? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 178

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Many studies have shown that moderate alcohol drinkers tend to have higher ratings of their quality of life (QOL) than non-drinkers. The directionality of this association has been difficult to ascertain: Does moderate drinking improve someone's QOL, or do people with higher QOL to begin with tend to drink alcohol moderately?  Read more

Terlato Wines adds Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco to portfolio

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US distributor Terlato Wines has added Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco to its line-up as it looks to capitalise on the growing trend for Prosecco in the country.  Read more

Bacardi teams with Southern Glazer’s as North American distribution consolidates

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Bacardi has consolidated a swathe of its distribution arrangements in North America, partnering with the recently-merged Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in the majority of the region's markets. Read more

Bacardi Formally Announces Its Move to Southern Glazer’s

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Bacardi has made it official. Today the company has announced that it’s realigning its U.S. distributor network, naming Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Glazer’s, which have signed a definitive agreement to form Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC, to … Continue reading

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Southern Wine & Spirits Of America to merge with Glazer’s

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Southern Wine & Spirits Of America And Glazer's are to merge to create the largest North American wine and spirits distribution company. Read more

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Makes Official Debut

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After months of speculation, WSD can confirm Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer's have signed an agreement to combine their businesses, forming the largest wine and spirits distributor in North America, according to an internal memo from Glazer's chief Shelly Stein and chairman of the board Bennett Glazer obtained by your editors. Read more

The Southern-Glazer’s Alliance: A Game Changer For U.S. Wine And Spirits Distribution. More Changes Expected

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Today, Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Inc. are announcing an accord to join forces and create a distribution powerhouse covering 41 U.S. states, as well as Washington, D.C., Canada and the Caribbean. Based on Impact Newsletter’s wholesaler numbers for … Continue reading

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Alert, Constellation Ventures Makes Second Investment

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Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Nashville-based Nelson's Green Brier Distillery through its investment division Constellation Ventures. In its current form, Nelson's Green Brier was founded in 2014 by Andy and Charlie Nelson. The ... Read more

Exclusive: Terlato Adds Surging Riondo Prosecco To Portfolio

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Terlato Wines has reached a long-term agreement with Italy’s Collis-Riondo to become the exclusive U.S. marketer of Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco. The pact gives Terlato one of the most promising brands in the U.S. wine market’s hottest category. Riondo, known … Continue reading

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