•Palm Bay International has forged a new national partnership with upstate New York’s Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, adding the winery’s Red Cat family of brands to its portfolio. Under the agreement, Palm Bay will expand market availability of Hazlitt 1852’s Red … Continue reading →
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•Lexington, Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing, recently acquired by AB InBev, is introducing Virginia Farmhouse Ale. The saison farmhouse-style ale (7.4% abv) is made with Virginia-grown ingredients and will be available exclusively on draft throughout the state. Meanwhile, Devils Backbone is … Continue reading →
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Concord, California-based retail chain BevMo recently opened its 160th location in Lafayette, California, marking a significant expansion from about 130 stores three years ago. Last year, BevMo, which operates in the Washington and Arizona markets in addition to the Golden … Continue reading →
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•Beam Suntory saw its comparable sales rise by mid-single-digits both in the U.S. and globally in the six months through June. In the U.S., the core Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark brands showed solid shipment growth, the company said, with … Continue reading →
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•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) shipments fell 1.4% in the first half of the year, with the Redhook, Widmer Brothers and Omission brands facing pressure from “competitive challenges.” CBA’s Kona brand, however, continued to grow depletions during the six months ended … Continue reading →
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