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Archive for January, 2017
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Jan“Beer and weed are complements rather than substitutes” – analyst
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Legalised marijuana use in the US is unlikely to threaten beer consumption in the country, according to analysts at Bernstein, as has been widely feared by brewers.
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JanIntroducing the 2016 Top 10 Hot Brands — 2014 Estate Pinot Noir from Illahe Vineyards
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JanRabobank Identifies Trends in Wine M&A and Global Supply
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Looking back on the activity in the wine industry during Q4, Rabobank focuses on three key trends in its most recent quarterly wine report: (1) The effects of declining global production; (2) what M&A trends tell us about where wine trends are headed; and (3) continued growth of US wine imports. Read more
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JanHalewood Wines & Spirits rolls out seasonal Lambrini packs
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Halewood Wines & Spirits is to launch three special edition bottles for its Lambrini brand in the UK market, as it looks to capitalise on seasonal events. Read more
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JanEdrington Appoints New Americas Chief, Promotes Paul Ross
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Christopher Spalding has been promoted to lead the Edrington Americas team as president and ceo. He is replacing Paul Ross, who is moving across the pond to join the Edrington Global Leadership Team as managing director of super premium and innovation ... Read more
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JanTop Whisk(e)y Brands Make Big Gains In 2016, Sparked By Innovation
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The U.S. market’s top-selling whisk(e)y brands were all solidly on the rise in 2016. Jack Daniel’s (+2.4%), Crown Royal (+6%), Jim Beam (+6.2%), Jameson (+15.5%) and Evan Williams (+6.5%) collectively grew by well more than 1 million cases, accounting for … Continue reading →
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JanAustralia’s Chateau Tanunda And Lambert Estate Form New Venture For U.S. Market
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Australia’s Chateau Tanunda, formerly handled by Banfi in the U.S. market, has partnered with fellow Barossa winery Lambert Estate on a new U.S. import arrangement. Both wineries will now be represented in the U.S. by Barossa Napa Vineyards and Estates, … Continue reading →
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JanNews Briefs for January 12, 2017
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•In the war over wine direct shipping, Michigan is picking another fight. On January 9, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a new measure into law that amends the state’s Liquor Control Code to make it easier for wineries and in-state retailers … Continue reading →
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JanCraft Brewing and Distilling News for January 12, 2017
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•Chopin Imports Ltd. has been tapped as the national sales and distribution agent for Utica, New York-based Adirondack Distilling Company. The multi-year agreement will see Chopin distribute the craft distiller’s lineup of whiskies, while Adirondack owner Jordan Karp will continue … Continue reading →
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Jan“The worst thing you can do in luxury is send inconsistent brand messages” – Interview Tareef Shawa, Pernod Ricard luxury & customer relationship management director
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Tareef Shawa joined Pernod Ricard in 2014, bringing with him luxury credentials from American Express's invitation-only Centurion division, as well as seven years at LVMH's Louis Vuitton as director of global client development. Speaking to just-drinks in London this week, the group's luxury & customer relationship management director discusses the concept of luxury, its role within Pernod and how to quantify the success of luxury events. Read more