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Archive for March, 2016

Brands focus on large-scale campaigns

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Calypso Lemonade was officially awarded the Guinness World Record for the Largest Glass of Lemonade ever made after making and serving more than 3,200 gallons of its Original Lemonade. Read more

eCommerce grows for consumer packaged goods

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As a baby boomer, I’ve never been a big online shopper. However, I did purchase a few items online this holiday season and was surprised at how easy it was. I capitalized on sales offers, didn’t have to look for parking or conten... Read more

Concha y Toro’s Casillero del Diablo toasts UK sales boost

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Concha y Toro has praised new figures that show Casillero del Diablo has grown sales by one-fifth in the past year. Read more

Analysis – How Austrian wine survived scandal to flourish again

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It has been 30 years since what Willi Klinger refers to as Austria's darkest hour for wine. Read more

Union Horse Distilling releases new craft spirits

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To continue its commitment to creating craft spirits, Lenexa, Kan.-based Union Horse Distilling Co. released Reunion Straight Rye Whiskey and Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey to market. Read more

Mandatory FDA Menu Labeling Delayed Until Next Year

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3.14.2016 By Michael Kaiser Chain Restaurant Menu Labeling to be implemented in 2017 As a result of language in the omnibus appropriations bill enacted December 18, 2015  FDA is delaying enforcement from December 1, 2016, to the date that is one year after it issues final guidance on menu labeling. It is unclear when the […] Read more

Alert, Campari Reportedly Picks up Grand Marnier, Declines to Comment

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Gruppo Campari is picking up the global distribution rights for Grand Marnier Group, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. But Campari is not confirming the move as of yet. A representative tells WSD: "We don't comment on market rumors or sp... Read more

Analysis – How Austrian wine survived scandal to flourish again

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It has been 30 years since what Willi Klinger refers to as Austria's darkest hour for wine. Read more

Impact Retailer Panel Tackles Consolidation, Craft, Delivery And Other Hot Topics

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With a number of powerful cross-currents—including the craft movement, distributor consolidation, home-delivery and the fickle tastes of younger consumers—increasingly influencing the drinks retail landscape in the U.S, the Impact Seminar convened a panel of the market’s leading players to weigh … Continue reading

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Boston Beer’s Jim Koch Discusses The Samuel Adams Nitro Project

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Few American brewers offer nitrogenated beers, but Boston Beer Co. is going full-tilt into the nitro segment. In January, the company launched the Samuel Adams Nitro Project—offering a Nitro IPA, Nitro coffee stout and Nitro white ale—and Boston Beer founder … Continue reading

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