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Archive for June, 2016

Remy Results Boosted By Strong U.S. Performance

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Rémy Cointreau posted a 0.3% organic sales increase to €1.1 billion ($1.24b) for its full fiscal year through March, with Cognac growth in the U.S. offsetting struggles in other markets. Operating profit rose 6% on an organic basis to €178 … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 9, 2016

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•Beam Suntory has launched a new Japanese whisky label, Suntory Whisky Toki. Retailing at around $40 a bottle, Toki is a blend of whiskies from the Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita distilleries. The 43%-abv offering is rolling out this month exclusively … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for June 9, 2016

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•New Hampshire craft producer Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile is set to release Camp Robber whiskeyjack, a blend of Bourbon, apple brandy, apple cider and caramelized sugar. Debuting in limited quantities at select retailers, Camp Robber is billed as offering an … Continue reading

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Alacran Tequila appeals to super-premium trends

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Sales from high-end premium and super-premium products are fueling a large portion of growth in the spirits industry. When it comes to the tequila segment, the same trend holds true. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United S... Read more

US Cognac Demand Boosts Remy Sales and Attracts Market Newcomer

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Global sales for Remy Cointreau grew nearly 9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, driven mainly by its momentum in the US market. And as a result, net profits grew 11% to $116 million. Read more

E. & J. Gallo Winery acquires Orin Swift

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E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), Modesto, Calif., announced that it has purchased Orin Swift Cellars, Rutherford, Calif.  Read more

PA Gov. Signs Game-Changing Alcohol Bill

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After years of waffling on if and how to change the alcohol system in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf has signed HB1690, a bill that will among other things allow grocery stores with existing licenses to sell wine to consumers for off-premise consumption, ... Read more

B-F: Jack Daniel’s Still Healthy in “Big is Bad” Environment

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Fiscal 2016 delivered a heaping helping of change for Brown-Forman. You'll recall, the company sold Tuaca and Southern Comfort [see WSD 01-14-2016], acquired BenRiach [see WSD 04-27-2016] and launched its first new bourbon brand in 20 years [see WSD 04... Read more

What the on-premise can teach us about the future – Consumer Trends

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The on-premise channel remains a key testing-ground for new drinks products and has always pointed the way for trends in the wider beverage arena. Ben Cooper looks at some recent research and examines why on-premise trends are so influential. Read more

Tapping The Whiskey Boom, Brown-Forman Sees U.S. Sales Rise By 6% In Full-Year Results

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Brown-Forman reported 6% underlying net sales growth in the U.S. for its fiscal year ended April 30, as the company continued to ride the U.S. whiskey boom.Flagship brand Jack Daniel’s reached 5.2 million cases, and upscale extension Gentleman Jack grew … Continue reading

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