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Archive for May, 2016

Campari Achieves Double-Digit Growth In Q1, Propelled By Shipments Phasing

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Italy’s Gruppo Campari enjoyed impressive sales growth in the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2016, but the company said that was partially due to shipments phasing which is expected to reverse itself over the course of the year. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 9, 2016

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•Mezcal brand Viejo Indecente has extended its range with the launch of a new offering called Ensamble. Produced in Oaxaca, Mexico, Ensamble is made with a blend of 15-year-old Madrecuishe and 8-year-old Espadín agave. The 48%-abv mezcal is rolling out … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 9, 2016

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•Ballast Point, the California craft brewer acquired by Constellation recently for $1 billion, is rolling out its Watermelon Dorado Double IPA in 12-ounce cans across the country. The 10%-abv, year-round Watermelon Dorado was previously available in bottles and on draft. … Continue reading

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Masi Agricola’s Moxxe – Product Launch

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Amarone producer Masi Agricola has released its first sparkling Appassimento wine, Moxxé, as it targets Prosecco-drinking consumers in the UK. Read more

Gruppo Campari’s Q1 performance by region, brand – Focus

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Earlier today, Gruppo Campari announced its first-quarter results, including flat sales a dip in pre-tax profits.  Here, we take a look at the figures for the three months to the end of March by region and by brand.  Read more

Gruppo Campari’s Q1 performance by region, brand

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Earlier today, Gruppo Campari announced its first-quarter results, including flat sales a dip in pre-tax profits.  Here, we take a look at the figures for the three months to the end of March by region and by brand.  Read more

Chain Grocers Poised to Take Over in Colorado

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Colorado grocers and liquor stores have struck a deal to allow grocery and convenience chains to sell beer, wine and spirits at more than one location, if the grocers drop their current campaign to pass a ballot initiative in November [see WSD 02-11-2016] Read more

Gruppo Campari’s Q1 results hit by currency woes, Jamaican sugar business

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Weakened emerging market currencies, along with declines in its Jamaican sugar business have impacted Gruppo Campari's performance in the first three months of the year. Read more

Annual DtC Videocast Tomorrow – Last Chance Signup

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I'm not fond of looking at pictures of myself. It's even worse when I try and grab a screen shot like the above from last year's Tasting Room videocast. Blech. Makes me sick. That looks like I'm getting ready to spit! Actually it's the end of... Read more

WSWA Shark Tank: A Look into the Distributor Vetting Process

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If you haven't seen it, I'm sure you are aware, dear reader, of the television phenomenon that is Shark Tank. For the uninitiated, every episode entrepreneurs get the chance to pitch an idea to the "Shark Tank" of big-name business moguls in an attempt... Read more