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Archive for July, 2016

Australia’s upper-end wines “not cutting through” in UK – Berry Bros & Rudd CEO

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UK consumers still perceive Australian wine to be homogenous and dominated by big brands, according to the CEO of Berry Bros & Rudd. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates ups UK Castello di Gabbiano footprint with Molson Coors deal

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Treasury Wine Estates is to ramp up the UK distribution of its Castello di Gabbiano Italian wine portfolio after signing an on-premise deal with Molson Coors. Read more

Creyente Mezcal Joven

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Proximo Spirits introduced a new mezcal blend in select markets: Creyente Mezcal Joven. Read more

How much Inventory is the Average Bar Sitting On?

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Maintaining alcohol inventory is a tedious crucial component of running a successful bar or restaurant. But how good at it is the average on-premise venue? The typical amount of alcohol inventory at a US bar or restaurant is 2.1 week's worth of beer, 6... Read more

Constellation Brands expands board with Frederic Cumenal appointment

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Constellation Brands has appointed the CEO of jewellers Tiffany & Co and former LVMH Champagne executive to its board of directors. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Remy Cointreau’s flat first quarter, Pernod Ricard’s Wild Geese conspiracy and Hine Cognac interview

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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

Diageo’s India wine unit launches new expression, amid talk of uncertain future

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The wine arm of India's United Spirits has launched its first new product since the unit came under Diageo control. Read more

Casella Family Brands saves Pernod Ricard’s Morris Winery

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Casella Family Brands has acquired Pernod Ricard's Morris Winery in Australia. Read more

After Difficult First Half, Boston Beer Aiming To Stay Flat In 2016

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After achieving solid volume growth in both 2014 and 2015, Boston Beer Co. is now striving to stay flat in 2016, following a first half in which the craft brewer’s depletions declined by 5%. Boston Beer’s revenue also fell, by … Continue reading

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Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet Targets Organic Wine Trend

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Seizing on rising interest in organic wines, Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet is on pace to surpass 120,000 cases in the U.S. this year, and has set the goal of more than doubling its U.S. volume to a quarter-million cases by 2018. … Continue reading

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