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Archive for January, 2017

Chapel Down takes English sparkling wines to France in new deal

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English wine producer Chapel Down has launched its namesake brand in France after signing a deal with a premium on-premise distributor. Read more

Cuervo To Push Ahead With IPO Next Month: Report

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Jose Cuervo is eyeing an initial public offering in Mexico as early as two weeks from now, Bloomberg reports, citing an unnamed source with knowledge of the matter. Cuervo, controlled by the Beckmann family, had previously put its planned public … Continue reading

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Vintage Wine Estates closes negociant Cameron Hughes Wine purchase

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US wine group Vintage Wine Estates has added another asset to its portfolio, this time buying wine negociant Cameron Hughes Wine. Read more

Breakthru Steps Up Effort To Dismiss Empire Lawsuit With New Court Filing

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Late Friday night, Reliable Churchill and Breakthru Beverage Group aimed to bolster their attempt to dismiss the federal lawsuit filed against them by Empire Merchants by filing a memorandum of law that says Empire’s claims are without merit—and that Empire … Continue reading

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News Briefs for January 23, 2017

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•Three Pacific Northwest wholesalers—Click Wholesale Distributing, Craig Stein Beverage and the Odom Corporation—are joining forces to create Northwest Beverages LLC, a distributor of craft/specialty beer, wine and spirits. The new company is being formed though Craig Stein’s acquisition of Click … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 23, 2017

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•New Liberty Distilling has partnered with fellow Philadelphia-based company Quaker City Mercantile, the creative agency that helped develop brands like Hendrick’s gin, Sailor Jerry rum and Lo-Fi Aperitifs. Their first initiative will center around the release of New Liberty’s Pennsylvania … Continue reading

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US launches WTO case over British Columbia wine sales licence

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The US has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation against the limiting of wine sales in British Columbia to brands produced solely in the Canadian province. Read more

Lanson ups pouring rights deal at The O2 London

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Champagne Lanson has extended further its on-premise partnership with London entertainment venue The O2. Read more

Yealands Wine Group names new CEO 

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New Zealand wine company Yealands has appointed Adrian Garforth MW to the role of CEO.  Read more

US wholesalers to combine to form Northwest Beverages

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Three Pacific Northwest wholesale companies have agreed to combine their businesses in the US as the sector continues to consolidate. Read more