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Archive for November, 2016

Breakthru Beverage Group integrates marketing, comms teams

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US distributor Breakthru Beverage Group has combined its marketing and communications units into one division. Read more

Walsh Whiskey Looks To Lead The Irish Innovation Push

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Walsh Whiskey, imported by Palm Bay International, is among a number of rising independent players pushing the envelope in the Irish whiskey space.As the Irish category continues to soar—particularly in the U.S., where it rose 18% to nearly 3 million … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 23, 2016

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•Campari chairman Luca Garavoglia will take direct control of the family-owned firm that owns a majority of the drinks marketer following the death of Garavoglia’s mother, Rosa Anna Magno Garavoglia, on Tuesday.Later in the day, Campari issued a statement that … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 23, 2016

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•Littleton, Colorado-based Breckenridge Brewery has ramped up production of its Christmas Ale winter seasonal by 25% for 2016. First launched in 1993, Christmas Ale is a returning 7.1%-abv offering brewed with Chinook and Mt. Hood hops. The seasonal, which typically … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Estates offloads St Clement winery, keeps brand

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Treasury Wine Estates has confirmed the sale of its Californian St Clement winery and cellar door to Napa-based Huneeus Vintners. Read more

What is the effect of long-term alcohol use on mortality among women? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 194

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In a follow-up analysis of almost 50,000 young women, aged 30 to 49 at baseline, in the Swedish Women's Lifestyle and Health cohort, researchers used self-reported information on alcohol consumption on two occasions, 12 years apart, to estimate the eff... Read more

President-elect Trump to pull US out of Trans-Pacific Partnership – video

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President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal. Read more

A Host of On-Premise Opportunities

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Alcohol on-premise consumption is becoming increasingly dependent on restaurant dining, creating a host of on-premise opportunities for wine and spirits. In fact, 67% of Americans dine out and have a drink every week, nearly double the number of Americ... Read more

Interview: K&L’s Spirits Buyer David Driscoll Talks Scotch Whisky Trends

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California retailer K&L Wine Merchants operates three stores in the Golden State, located in Redwood City, San Francisco and Hollywood. Traditionally known as a wine powerhouse, over the past decade K&L has seen its spirits sales grow from 3% of … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 22, 2016

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•Pure Liquid, a new boutique wine and spirits shop, has opened in the World Trade Center’s Oculus transportation hub in New York. Pure Liquid is a new venture by chef Henry Meer and business partner Richard Hanano (Meer was chef … Continue reading

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