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Archive for January, 2016

just-drinks Confidence Survey 2016, Part IV – Questions 15 to 20

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In this, the last part of just-drinks' coverage of its annual confidence survey, we analyse the results from the final six of the survey's 20 questions. Read more

Global drinks industry still upbeat over 2016, although operating environment concerns grow – just-drinks survey

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A deteriorating operating environment is expected to hamper the international drinks industry in 2016, according to the annual just-drinks Confidence Survey. Read more

Our 2016 Predictions

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Your editors have gazed deeply into our crystal ball, seeking insight on the alcohol industry trends in 2016. But that didn't work, so here are our predictions for the year ahead based on nothing more than our gut instincts and industry expertise. Read more

How Far Does a Popped Cork Travel?

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Ever wonder how far a cork can travel when popped from a bottle of sparkling wine? Our friend Randy Smerik started 2016 by answering that very question by opening a bottle of Banfi Cuvee Aurora Rose: A video posted by...

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Lillet joins Pernod Ricard USA portfolio

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New York-based Pernod Ricard USA announced that Lillet, a wine-based aperitif produced in Bordeaux, France, has joined the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of premium spirit and wine brands, effective Jan. 1.  Read more

FTC Approves Merger of Southern and Glazer’s

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Stewart family purchases Envolve Winery

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The Stewart family, owners of Sonoma, Calif.-based Lake Sonoma Winery, has negotiated the purchase of Envolve Winery from sibling proprietors Mike, Kate and Chris Benziger and Ben Flajnik.  Read more

Diageo completes US$552m wine sale to Treasury Wine Estates

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Diageo has completed the sale of most of its remaining wine assets to Treasury Wine Estates (TWE). Read more

Impact Databank: U.S. Market’s Top 25 Spirits Brands Up By More Than 5% In 2015

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The U.S. spirits market was on the rise in 2015, due largely to the incremental growth generated by the flavored whisk(e)y segment. Impact Databank estimates 1.8% overall market growth to 214.9 million nine-liter cases for the year, with the top-selling … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 4, 2016

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•Diageo has completed the $600 million sale of its Chateau & Estate wine business in the U.S., as well as Percy Fox in the U.K., to Treasury Wine Estates. The two parties had announced the deal on October 14. With … Continue reading

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