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Archive for April, 2016

Stop. Collaborate and listen – Sustainability Spotlight

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In the second part of this week's Sustainability Spotlight, Ben Cooper looks at debate, collaboration and partnership on sustainability objectives, and in particular the challenge of engaging constructively with external stakeholders. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Constellation Brands’ results and latest wine buy, Stock Spirits’ leadership row and Remy Cointreau’s social media skills

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

Interview: Costco’s Dominance In Wine

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Costco—the second-largest retailer by revenue in the world—is a major beverage alcohol force. The company posted $3.6 billion in revenue from wine, spirits and beer in its most recent fiscal year, with wine representing half of that total. SND sister … Continue reading

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Clyde May’s Whiskey Looks To Become A Player In The Premium Spirits Arena

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Clyde May’s Whiskey, named for a notorious Alabama moonshiner who died in 1990, was acquired in 2014 by a group led by investor James Ammeen. The company’s namesake brand is an 85-proof, 5-year-old blended whiskey ($35) that contains flavors including … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 8, 2016

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•Pernod Ricard USA has appointed Julien Hémard to the newly created position of chief commercial officer, effective July 1. Hémard has been with Pernod Ricard for the past two decades, and is currently managing director of Pernod Ricard Pacific, a … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for April 8, 2016

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•Michigan-based Founders Brewing is debuting Sumatra Mountain Brown, an imperial brown ale, as its latest specialty brew. Launching across Founders’ 37-state footprint on May 2, Sumatra Brown Ale is a 9% abv offering that will be distributed in four-packs of … Continue reading

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Terlato Wines’ Rosé Collection – Product Launch

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Terlato Wines is bringing six new rosé wines to the US. The company, which produces its own wine brands as well as handling US distribution for a raft of spirits and wine producers, will handle rosé offerings from six different countries. Read more

Miodula Honey Vodka

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Biagio Cru & Estate Wines announced that it now imports Miodula Honey Vodka.  Read more

Marty Crane Departs PR USA

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Ahead of Paul Duffy's return to the helm at PR USA, industry veteran and svp of spirits sales Marty Crane is parting ways with the company after 15 years. PR USA didn't offer much in the way of explanation for Marty's departure, but the company has app... Read more

Senate Works to Lower Wine Excise Taxes

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Craft Beverage Reform and Tax Modernization Act Introduced as Amendment to FAA Bill by Michael Kaiser 4.7.16 Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) have introduced the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) as an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. The FAA, like any independent federal agency, is […] Read more