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Archive for July, 2016

Washington Distribs Go to Court over Failed Partnership

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Two distributors in Washington are battling it out in state and federal courts over an alleged breach of contract. The two parties are American Northwest Distributors (ANW) on one side, and its former distribution partner Crush & Cooper of Washington, its owners Chad McGee and Hallie McGee, (CSI), as well as former ANW sales representative Tim Crowther, on the other. Read more

Why Brexit is a disaster for the wine category – Comment

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The UK's referendum rejection of the European Union is bad news for the wine trade, the UK and the EU itself, argues Chris Losh as he pores over the entrails of a slaughtered sacred cow in search of enlightenment. Read more

Suntory to pay US$68.8m for Lucozade, Ribena in Nigeria

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Suntory will pay about JPY7bn (US$68.8m) for GlaxoSmithKline's remaining Lucozade and Ribena assets in Nigeria. Read more

Johnnie Walker releases Island Green variety

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Johnnie Walker, a brand of Norwalk, Conn.-based Diageo North America Inc., released its latest variety to its Scotch whisky portfolio: Johnnie Walker Island Green. Read more

Rum Giants Bacardi And Captain Morgan Double Down On Millennial Appeal

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Despite attempts to fuel volume growth and jumpstart premiumization trends, the rum category has failed to make meaningful progress in the U.S. market, declining by 1.8% to 23 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Leading players Bacardi and … Continue reading

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TWE Sheds 12 Non-Core Brands As Streamlining Continues

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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has sold 12 non-core brands, further streamlining its operations following its acquisition of Diageo’s wine business earlier this year. TWE says the brands—all from the U.S.—had annual aggregate sales of around 1 million cases. While it … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 5, 2016

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•Wine Spectator has unveiled its Grand Award winners for 2016, honoring restaurants with extraordinary wine programs. This year seven restaurants earned the Grand Award for the first time. They join the ranks of 81 Grand Award winners that successfully renewed … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 5, 2016

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•California-based Ballast Point is introducing a new flavored India Pale Lager (IPL), Orange Vanilla Fathom. Rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft, Orange Vanilla Fathom is a 7%-abv IPL that is billed as a warm weather brew that is … Continue reading

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Brexit set to hit Australian Vintage profits as sales rise

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Australian Vintage has warned that the immediate after-effects of last month's European Union referendum in the UK will result in a double-digit hit to its bottom line. Read more

‘Brexit’ set to hit Australian Vintage profits as sales rise

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Australian Vintage has warned that the immediate after-effects of last month's European Union referendum in the UK will result in a double-digit hit to its bottom line. Read more