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Archive for February, 2016

DISCUS, Wine Institute Weigh In On TTB’s Kroger-SWS Ruling

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The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute have issued a statement advising their members against participating in retailer Kroger’s initiative to allow distributor Southern Wine & Spirits to set its shelf display plans and accept … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 16, 2016

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•Santa Margherita USA is launching a new ad campaign behind its namesake wine brand. The “For Who You Are” Campaign will feature television, print and digital advertising, and “highlights the brand’s principal values of provenance, character and craftsmanship,” according to … Continue reading

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Fiery Fusions inks distribution deal with Oak Beverages

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Fiery Fusions LLC, Easton, Pa., announced an agreement with Oak Beverages, Blauvelt, N.Y., to distribute its Habarita Craft Margarita Mix in New York City, Long Island and lower New York State. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates half-year results – Preview

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On Thursday, Treasury Wine Estates will report its half-year results. Here, just-drinks takes a look at the company's highs and lows in the six months to the end of December. Read more

Pernod Ricard’s Jacob’s Creek Sun Craft – Product Launch

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Pernod Ricard is to launch an entry-level wine range n the UK aimed at Millennials. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates groups higher-end Australian wines for global growth

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Treasury Wine Estates has announced plans to create a "regional gems" portfolio of Australian wine brands, to help drive its growth globally. Read more

Santa Margherita Wines launches ad campaign

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Santa Margherita Wines, Miami, announces the launch of its new advertising campaign — For Who You Are. This is the first campaign for Santa Margherita Wines as part of its new partnership with U.S. importer Santa Margherita USA Inc., a... Read more

TTB: Category Mgmt Ruling Intended to “Level the Playing Field”

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Last week, the The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) handed down its blockbuster ruling on retail category management and tied-house laws. Our basic assessment of the ruling is that providing retailers with a recommended shelf plan is the ... Read more

Young and World Presidents Enjoy Early Valentine’s Treat

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Wine Enthusiast magazine owners Adam and Sybil Strum hosted an early Valentine’s Day dinner for members of the Young Presidents Organization, World Presidents Organization, and their dates, at Upper Story in New York City. Guests were treated to a delicious...

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US alcohol industry rails against Kroger shelf plan

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US alcohol industry groups have warned members not to take part in retailer Kroger's new shelf management programme after guidance from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Read more