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Archive for April, 2016

Alcohol-Based Seltzers Enter The Scene

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Amid the recent rise of hard sodas, a new phenomenon is now emerging: alcohol-based seltzers. Boston Beer Co. formed the Hard Seltzer Beverage Co. and debuted its Truly Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzer brand this month. Truly Spiked, which retails … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 26, 2016

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•Boston’s Harpoon Brewery is introducing Sticke Alt, the latest offering in its limited 100 Barrel Series. Described as a medium-to-full-bodied beer made with a complex malt profile, noble hops and German ale yeast, Harpoon Sticke Alt is 6.6% abv and … Continue reading

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Are consumers getting tired of consuming? – Consumer Trends

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In this month's Consumer Trends spotlight, Ben Cooper examines consumption itself and asks whether government statistics in the UK published earlier this year, coupled with observations by the head of sustainability at Ikea, signify slowing demand for consumer goods. Read more

Paul Hletko to Lead American Craft Spirits Association

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Few Spirits founder Paul Hletko has been nominated president of the American Craft Spirits Association board for 2016, replacing House Spirits' chief Tom Mooney. Dan Garrison, founder of Garrison Brothers Distillery, will serve as his right hand man at... Read more

Premiumisation drives US wine import trends – research

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Total wine imports to the US grew 5% by volumes and 2% by value in 2015 as premiumisation trends drove the category, a new study has said. Read more

Ball Corp to offload facilities to Ardagh to push through Rexam takeover

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Ball Corp's proposed acquisition of drinks packaging rival Rexam has moved a step closer today, with the US-based company agreeing the sell-off of several metal beverage can assets to Ardagh Group for US$3.42bn. Read more

Interview: Stephen Bebis, President And CEO, Liquor Stores N.A.

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Canada-based retailer Liquor Stores N.A. operates more than 200 stores throughout Alberta and British Columbia, but lately the company has been raising its profile in the U.S., where sales increased 4% to $170 million in 2015. Liquor Stores N.A. operates … Continue reading

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Oregon Program Expands Spirits Sales To Walmart, Others In Portland Area

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As grocery stores push a ballot initiative to privatize spirits sales statewide, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has announced it will allow 14 new retail venues in the Portland area to sell liquor under its “open recruitment” program, unveiled … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 25, 2016

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•Total Wine & More is reportedly eyeing entry into the Wisconsin market. According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, the retail giant will open a location in Milwaukee’s Brookfield suburb this year, and is eyeing more opportunities in the Badger State. … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for April 25, 2016

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•California’s Coronado Brewing Company is launching its newest summer seasonal, Berry The Hatchet. The 4.6%-abv seasonal wheat beer is also the first brew to feature the company’s rebranded design on the bottle and label, following a debut on canned offerings … Continue reading

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