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Archive for June, 2016

Report: Tensions High At Beam Suntory As Cultures Clash

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Two years after Beam Suntory was created via a $16 billion blockbuster deal, the spirits giant continues to suffer growing pains, according to the Financial Times. When Suntory Holdings acquired Beam Inc. in May 2014, it gave the Japanese conglomerate … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 15, 2016

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•Pasternak Wine Imports is launching a new range of Loire wines, Château de la Mulonnière, nationwide. The lineup includes includes Château de la Mulonnière Savennières “L’Effet Papillon,” “Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu” (375ml), M de Mulonnière Chenin Blanc and M de … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 15, 2016

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•With sales expected to more than double this year, Cape Coral, Florida’s Wicked Dolphin Distillery is in expansion mode. Wicked Dolphin is upgrading its current tanks and bottling line, and recently purchased property south of its existing distillery to house … Continue reading

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San Antonio Winery releases wine in cans

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San Antonio Winery announced that its semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Stella Rosa wines now are available in single-serve, 8-ounce aluminum bottles. The sleek European design features a re-sealable, twist-off cap allowing consumers to drink wine ... Read more

Fuzzy’s Vodka launches commemoratives bottles for Indy 500

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To celebrate the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka released two commemorative, limited-edition bottles. Fuzzy’s first is a 750-ml commemorative glass bottle that pays homage to the histo... Read more

Svedka Vodka unveils patriotic bottle

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Svedka Vodka released its new limited-edition Stars & Stripes bottle. The limited-edition packaging is available in 1.5-liter bottles. Read more

Part II with New Holland VP

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Yesterday, we published the first part of an interview with Fred Bueltmann, New Holland's partner and vp of brand and lifestyle [see WSD 06-13-2016]. Today, we'll continue that conversation right where we left off. Read more

Value gap widens as premium spirits surge on – figures

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The international spirits category is in danger of splitting in two as continued solid growth for premium brands glossed over big declines elsewhere, new IWSR figures for 2015 show. Read more

Concha y Toro releases limited edition Cono Sur labels for Tour de France

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Concha y Toro will roll out cycling-themed labels across its Cono Sur Bicicleta range this summer as it looks to maximise its association with this year's Tour de France.  Read more

Impact Databank: Non-Champagne Sparklers Are Thriving, Led By Prosecco, Cava And Korbel

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Sparkling wine is surging in the U.S. market, with nearly all segments of the category achieving impressive growth. Total sparkling wine depletions approached 20 million cases in 2015, a 6% increase over the previous year, according to Impact Databank. Over … Continue reading

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