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Archive for November, 2016

SpiritsEurope continues fight with EU for per-serve calorie info

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The European spirits industry has stepped up its battle to persuade the EU to adopt a calories-per-serve policy for nutritional labels instead of per 100ml. Read more

Minimum unit pricing to force 20% price rise on blended Scotch – study

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Blended Scotch will be the most affected alcohol category if Scotland implements minimum unit pricing, a new Nielsen study has found, with the average price on a bottle set to jump by one-fifth. Read more

Currency volatility tops post-Brexit industry concerns – just-drinks survey

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Confidence in the global drinks industry remains at a low level following the UK's decision to leave the European Union (EU), the latest just-drinks survey shows. Read more

The just-drinks Brexit survey, three months on – Analysis

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The impact of exchange rate fluctuations following the UK's vote to leave the European Union remains a major concern for the future, according to the latest survey of the global drinks industry by just-drinks. Read more

Bill Newlands on Shaping Constellation’s Portfolio

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Last week we covered how Constellation has refocused its wine and spirits division within the last three years, but we left out one very important topic: what does Constellation envision for its wine and spirits portfolio and how will they go about get... Read more

Myx Beverages unveils 75cl bottles

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Myx Beverages has launched its fruit-infused wine beverage brand in 75cl bottles. Read more

Jameson Leads A U.S. Groundswell For Irish Whiskey

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Long overshadowed by its Scottish neighbor, the Irish whiskey category continues to post eye-catching growth numbers, and key spirits players across the U.S. market are taking note—and getting into the action. The U.S. is by far the largest global market for … Continue reading

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News Briefs for November 14, 2016

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•Guarachi Wine Partners has partnered with Italy’s Cielo e Terra to extend the Nobilissima wine range in the U.S. Slated to roll out this January, Nobilissima’s new Prosecco DOC and DOCG Chianti will be available nationwide, retailing at $13 and … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 14, 2016

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•Boston Beer’s Angry Orchard brand has collaborated with Vermont’s Eden Specialty Cider for the release of a new offering, Understood in Motion 01. The new release was pressed from Vermont apples and fermented at Eden’s cidery. It’s a still, semi-sweet … Continue reading

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Foxhole Spirits’ Foxhole Gin – Product Launch

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UK producer Foxhole Spirits has launched a gin distilled with English wine grapes. Read more