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Archive for September, 2016

Captain Morgan releases Jack-O’ Blast

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Captain Morgan, a brand of Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., announced the limited-edition release of Jack-O’ Blast Pumpkin Spiced Rum.  Read more

Lucky’s Buyer Talks Shelf Set Strategy

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Earlier this week we published the first part of an interview with Julie Joy, the Director Beer, Wine and Spirits for organic retailer Lucky's Market [see WSD 09-26-2016]. Today we'll continue that conversation right where we left off as Julie discusse... Read more

Will Brexit make a winner out of Travel Retail? – TFWA 2016 Preview

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As the Travel Retail industry gathers for next week's TFWA World Exhibition amid the luxury yachts and pampered pooches of sunny Cannes, this most global of sales channels has much to ponder. Read more

ABI Cements Its Dominance With SABMiller Deal, But Faces Challenges Ahead

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The news that Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) has finally corralled longtime takeover target SABMiller signals a watershed event in the global beer industry’s long-term consolidation movement. Once the combination of the two companies is complete—with the date set forOctober 10—AB InBev … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 29, 2016

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•Healdsburg-based Seghesio Family Vineyards—part of the Crimson Wine Group portfolio—has unveiled Defiant, a new red blend. Made with Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Barbera and Syrah, Defiant will be available on- and off-premise starting next month, retail priced at around $38 … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 29, 2016

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•Seattle-based Elysian Brewing Co. is releasing Saison Elysee as the latest entry in its specialty saison series. Originally brewed as a limited edition, draft-only offering in 2003, Saison Elysee is made with German Northern Brewer and Czech Saaz hops and … Continue reading

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Private Equity Expected to Step Up M&A Participation in Wine

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And so another Wine Financial Symposium has come and gone. Aside from how healthy the wine business is, the most popular topic of conversation was mergers and acquisitions. A consistent reprisal from industry experts was that the pace of M&A is not likely to slow any time soon. Though, we may see some new players in 2017. Read more

Caymus Vineyards’ Chuck Wagner Speaks Out On Napa Valley’s Future

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Caymus Vineyards has had a fraught relationship with Napa County officials in recent years, with long-running tensions centering on allegations that Caymus violated local Napa ordinances and bottled more wine than permitted. Caymus settled the dispute by paying a $1 … Continue reading

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SABMiller Shareholders Approve Acquisition By A-B InBev, Creating Unparalleled Brewing Force

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Anheuser-Busch InBev’s long pursuit of top brewing rival SABMiller will be completed, as SABMiller shareholders today voted in favor of the $100 billion-plus acquisition. With approval now in hand, A-B InBev expects the combination of the two companies to be … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 28, 2016

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•Pernod Ricard’s Kahlúa liqueur has extended its year-round lineup with the launch of Kahlúa Chili Chocolate. Blending chocolate with spicy chili pepper notes, the new 20%-abv expression is rolling out this fall, retailing at $19 a 750-ml. Kahlúa Chili Chocolate … Continue reading

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