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Archive for April, 2016

The danger to craft from US wholesaler consolidation – Analysis

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On Thursday, two US senators sent a letter to the Department of Justice highlighting their concerns over Anheuser-Busch InBev's proposed purchase of SABMiller.   Read more

Part II: Dennis Kreps on Distributors and Trends

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Earlier this week we published the first part of an interview with Quintessential co-owner Dennis Kreps. Today, we'll pick up where we left off in the conversation as Dennis discusses the effects of distributor consolidation and what's popular right now. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring gin’s US prospects, Stock Spirits’ CEO departure and Jackson Family Wine’s latest Oregon buy

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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

Boston Beer Sales Down 5% In First Quarter As Sam Adams, Angry Orchard Lose Steam

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Boston Beer Co. continues to feel the heat from rising competition in the craft beer category that it helped pioneer, posting single-digit sales and volume declines in its first quarter, ended April 15. Net revenue was down 5% to $188.9 … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator: Foley Family Wines Buys Stryker Sonoma

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Two months after buying Chalone, one of California’s most historic wineries, Bill Foley has purchased a less famous one he plans to put his own name on. Foley Family Wines has reached a deal with Pat Stryker to purchase Stryker … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 22, 2016

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•Diageo’s Smirnoff Ice has extended its RTD lineup with a new range of non-carbonated malt beverages. Currently rolling out nationwide, Smirnoff Ice’s new Electric Flavors series features two expressions, including Electric Mandarin and Electric Berry. Both 5%-abv offerings are made … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 22, 2016

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•Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing Summertime Citra Ale, a new version of its traditional Summer Ale that debuted in 2011. This year’s summer offering is a blonde ale brewed with an increased amount of Citra hops and pale … Continue reading

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UK online wine sales forecast to grow to 14% of market – study

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Internet wine sales in the UK are predicted to grow in the next three years to 14% of the total market in the country, a new study has said. Read more

Roscato Pinot Grigio

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Palm Bay International added Roscato Pinot Grigio to its Roscato line of sweet wines from northern Italy.  Read more

Sonoma’s Stryker Joins Foley, Becomes Foley Sonoma

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Foley Family Wines is moving into Alexander Valley, acquiring the 40-acre Stryker Sonoma Winery in Sonoma County from owner Pat Stryker. The deal includes the inventory, production facility for up to 20,000 cases and 25 acres of planted vineyards in Al... Read more