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Archive for May, 2016

Kroger backs down over shelf-management plan – report

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US retailer Kroger has dropped plans to change its shelf-management programme in the wake of wide-spread industry anger, according to a report. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring confusion among wine consumers, Pernod Ricard’s plans to offload Paddy and single malt’s growing importance in Scotch

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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

Why all drinks companies should embrace the circular economy – Sustainability Spotlight

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Declining raw material consumption in the UK is partially a result of better resource efficiency, while continued efforts to boost efficiency are vital in meeting global challenges. In this month's Sustainability Spotlight, Ben Cooper looks at how movi... Read more

Sonoma’s 3 Badge Nears 400,000 Cases As Spirits Portfolio Climbs

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Known for negoçiant wine brands like Leese-Fitch, Moobuzz and The White Knight, Sonoma-based 3 Badge Beverage Corp. (formerly The Other Guys) has been increasing its focus on spirits in recent years, a strategy that has boosted the company’s on-premise presence. … Continue reading

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Deep Eddy, Mike’s Veterans Launch Mighty Swell Cocktails

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Ready-to-drink brand Mighty Swell Sparkling Cocktails has made its debut in its home market of Texas. Made with natural fruit juice and cane sugar, the Mighty Swell range features three carbonated cocktails—grapefruit, peach and lemon expressions. The 5%-abv offerings are … Continue reading

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Terlato, Distell Tap Ballew As COO Of TD Artisan Spirits

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After forming TD Artisan Spirits late last year, Terlato Wines and South Africa’s Distell Group have tapped drinks industry veteran David Ballew to manage the joint venture as its chief operating officer. Ballew has more than 30 years of drinks … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 6, 2016

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•Languedoc’s Domaines Paul Mas, imported by Palm Bay International’s Esprit du Vin division, is releasing a new wine, Astélia Rosé, ahead of the summer season. A blend of Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah sourced from Domaines Paul Mas’ 12 estates, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 6, 2016

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•Boston’s Harpoon Brewery has unveiled Harpoon Sweet Spot, its latest year-round offering. Billed as a golden ale-style brew, Sweet Spot is made with German noble hops and is currently rolling out in 12-ounce bottles and cans, as well as on … Continue reading

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Alacran Reposado Tequila

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Alacran Tequila launched added Alacran Reposado Tequila to its line of spirits.  Read more

Consumers “don’t care” how sparkling wine is fizzed – Kingsland Drinks

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UK wine supplier Kingsland Drinks has said that the launch of a new carbonated bottling line has revealed most consumers "don't actually care" how bubbles are added to their sparkling wine. Read more