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Archive for February, 2017

Europe’s drinks companies start engines on drop of Canadian tariffs

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Drinks producers in the European Union are looking to quickly exploit the export benefits that are expected from the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada. Read more

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Dares To Be Different

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Following its $430 million acquisition by InterContinental Hotels Group in 2015, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is well positioned to expand on a global scale. The move is new territory for the company, which had been a solely U.S. operation until … Continue reading

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Glenmorangie Unveils New Series Of Limited-Release Whiskies

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Glenmorangie is launching a new series of limited release whiskies called the Bond House No. 1 Collection.The inaugural entry in the series is Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1990, debuting in the U.S. this month at a retail price of $630. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for February 16, 2017

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•William Grant & Sons is expanding its Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur into several new markets following a successful test run in New York last fall. This month, Ancho Reyes Verde ($33 a 750-ml.) is rolling out in California, Texas, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 16, 2017

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•San Francisco-based Magnolia Brewing Company is launching two of its flagships beers—Kalifornia Kölsch and Proving Ground IPA—in cans, marking its first packaged beer release. Kalifornia Kölsch is a German-style golden ale, while Proving Ground IPA features American hops with British … Continue reading

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Panelists Play Judge, Jury and Executioner for Industry’s Current Trends

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It's safe to say no one in this business wants to miss out on the next Tito's, so when something new comes along or gains traction--as it often does--every company must determine if it is a long-term trend or just a fad. "A fad will burn bright for a s... Read more

“We know exactly what our plans look like by region for the next five years” – Interview, Michael Clarke, CEO, Treasury Wine Estates – Part II

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Earlier this week, Treasury Wine Estates released its results for the first six months of fiscal-2017. Following the announcement, just-drinks spoke to CEO Michael Clarke and, in this, the second part of our interview, we discuss the performances of TW... Read more

Historic CETA deal opens up Canadian-EU drinks trade

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European wine and spirits organisations have welcomed today's vote by the European Parliament to authorise the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada. Read more

Tobacco’s hopes for drinks, stock of the year and the death of the analyst – The just-drinks Analyst

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In his latest commentary for just-drinks, former drinks analyst Ian Shackleton considers the tobacco model for drinks companies. He also gives us his tip of the stock to watch in 2017. Read more

Palm Bay Expands Spirits Lineup With New Tequila, Vodka Entries

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New York-based Palm Bay International is bolstering is spirits stable with two new brands this month, adding premium propositions Tequila Bribón and Ravo vodka. Tequila Bribón represents a new Palm Bay partnership with family-owned Tequila producer Casa Don Roberto. The … Continue reading

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