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Archive for February, 2016

Impact Databank: Rum Giants Bacardi, Captain Morgan Lose Ground, But Aim For Revival

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The U.S. spirits market’s top 25 spirits brands achieved solid growth in 2015, but the same can’t be said for the market’s leading rum brands. Bacardi (-0.8% to 7.2 million cases) and Captain Morgan (-0.5% to 6.4 million cases)—the market’s … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 2, 2016

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•William Grant & Sons has made several key executive appointments to its U.S. team, and announced the departure of senior vice president, sales, Ted Roman, who is leaving to pursue other interests. Grant has named Joanne Jones as general manager … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 2, 2016

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•MillerCoors is launching a new 2016 “Limited Pick” series under its Redd’s flavored beer franchise. Three specialty Redd’s ales (all 5% abv) will be released over the course of 2016—Cranberry Ale in February, Blueberry Ale in April and Redd’s Ginger … Continue reading

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C&C Group changes Wallaces TCB to Tennent’s

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C&C Group has rebranded Scottish sales and distribution company Wallaces TCB to Tennent's. Read more

Cognac producer buys Robin Williams’ Napa vineyards

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The owners of Tesseron Cognac have purchased the late actor Robin Williams' Napa estate.  Read more

Alcohol industry warns Kroger shelf plan may break US law

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US alcohol trade groups have asked regulators to investigate a new shelf management programme from retailer Kroger that seeks payments from producers.  Read more

Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

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Limestone Branch Distillery launched its second offering: Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon.  Read more

Terlato Wines to import Chateau de La Tour to US

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Wine company Terlato will import Burgundy's Château de La Tour wines in the US. Read more

William Grant Restructures US Commercial Sales Team

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After eight years in the role, William Grant's & Sons' svp of sales for the US market Ted Roman is leaving the company "to pursue other career interests." To fill Ted's role, William Grant has restructured the US Commercial team. Effective immediately Joanne Jones, will be gm for the East Region, Richard Frederick, gm of the West Region, Marc Hirten, will be gm of of commercial strategy. Read more

Bacardi Seeks Transparency from Fed in Havana Club Decision

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You may recall, Bacardi insisted it would continue to pursue all necessary actions to defend its ownership of the Havana Club name after the USPTO renewed Cubaexport/Pernod Ricard's registration for the trademark last month [see WSD 01-15-2016]. Making... Read more