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Archive for March, 2016

SomeWine

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1026 Beverage Co. and the founders of Someecards teamed up to introduce SomeWine, a new brand based on the popular brand of online cards.  Read more

Breakthru Chief Greg Baird on What Happens Next

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As you'll no doubt recall, Wirtz Beverage and Charmer Sunbelt Group announced in October they would be merging their respective footprints to form a $6 billion distributor called Breakthru Beverage Group. We're nearing the six-month mark from the annou... Read more

How can augmented reality play a part in drinks marketing? – Focus

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From SMEs to corporate global enterprises, all companies understand the importance and benefit of harnessing the power of technology to promote their brands, be it by using social media to interact with consumers, advertising via digital platforms, or ... Read more

Concha y Toro targets doubling of China sales by 2018 – Exclusive

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Concha y Toro's Asia CEO has said the company will continue to grow in China, despite the country's economic slowdown. Read more

Interview, Part 1: Hess Family Wine Estates

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Napa-based Hess Family Wine Estates has been revamping its operations recently with a focus on premium and luxury wines. As part of the push, Hess named fifth-generation family member Tim Persson as president and CEO, and has added a number … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Henri Bonneau, Dean Of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dies At 78

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Henri Bonneau, the iconoclastic vigneron whose wines defined the throwback style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a generation, died March 21 due to diabetes complications. He was 78. Bonneau was a singular presence in the town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Working from his tiny … Continue reading

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Craft Beer’s Value Share Surpasses 20% In 2015

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The craft beer movement delivered another year of stellar growth in 2015, with volume up 13% to 24.5 million barrels and retail value up 16% to $22.3 billion, according to the Brewers Association. Craft’s steady double-digit progress—amid a stagnant mainstream … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 23, 2016

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•Total Wine & More is planning to open its second Bay Area store in Pleasanton, California. The Contra Costa Times reports that Total Wine has lodged an application for a 21,000-square-foot space that currently houses an Office Depot, which will … Continue reading

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“A lot of companies are just selling labels in China” – Interview, Concha y Toro’s CEO for Asia, Cristian Lopez

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Ask a Chinese person about Chile and they will immediately mention one thing - cherries. The country is famous in China for its red cherries, which people see as wholesome and healthy. Chilean wine, however, is quickly catching up in the recognition st... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 23, 2016

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•Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery will open a new location on the East Coast in Roanoke, Virginia. The new facility—which joins Deschutes’ Bend brewhouse and production facility and Portland public house—will produce about 150,000 barrels initially, with the ability to scale … Continue reading

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