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Archive for March, 2017

Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates launches chocolate mint flavored brandy

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Kohler Co., Kohler, Wis., announced that Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates is broadening its offerings with the launch of Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates Chocolate Mint Brandy. Incorporating the company’s exclusive blend of chocolate, ... Read more

TWE Divulges Strategy for Improved Retailer, Distributor Relations

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As we reported last week, Treasury Wine Estates has largely completed its plans to "fix" the Penfolds division, the Australian and New Zealand division, and is now shifting its focus to do the same in the US market. "Out of TWE's four regions, the US i... Read more

Drinks industry welcomes European Commission’s alcohol labelling decision

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The drinks industry has hailed a move by the European Commission to allow alcohol companies to propose their own labelling guidelines.  Read more

Impact Seminar: Diageo, Pernod, Southern Glazer’s Look To Shape The Future Market

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Among the industry voices taking the podium at last week’s 41st Annual Impact Marketing Seminar were top executives from the world’s two largest spirits suppliers, Diageo and Pernod Ricard, and the U.S. market’s biggest wine and spirits wholesaler, Southern Glazer’s. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 13, 2017

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•Bushmills Irish whiskey has extended its range with Bushmills Red Bush. A blend of triple-distilled Irish single malt and fine Irish grain whiskey, Red Bush is matured in first-fill Bourbon casks and features a relatively sweeter taste profile. The 40%-abv … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 13, 2017

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•Marietta, Georgia-based Red Hare Brewing has added former summer seasonal SPF 50/50 to its year-round lineup. First launched in 2016, SPF 50/50 is a 4.2% abv blend of Red Hare’s Gangway IPA with sparkling grapefruit soda. The IPA and radler … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Estates announces passing of head of Europe, Dan Townsend

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Dan Townsend, the head of Treasury Wine Estates' operations in Europe, has died. Read more

Stoli Vodka announces first TV spot in 7 years

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Stoli Vodka, a brand of Stoli Group USA LLC, New York, is returning to TV with a new commercial for the first time in seven years. As part of the biggest multimedia campaign since the inception of Stoli Group USA, the new television spot, titled "THE Vodka," uses a montage to celebrate the pioneering heritage of Stoli through the lens of those who drink it, the company says. The 30-second spot will run on TV during live sports and late night in target markets beginning March 13 with national digital distribution to include sports and lifestyle properties and premium full-episode players, it adds. Read more


Who’s Buying Bev Alc Online?

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Nearly 70% of US consumers are regular buyers of beverage alcohol, and about 12% of them made their alcohol purchases online in the past six months, according Nielsen's Harris Poll. Wine had the highest percentage of online purchases at 42%, then spiri... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Bacardi’s next CEO, Accolade’s IPO latest and a Great British gin boom

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the global spirits & wine categories. We have similar round-ups for soft drinks & bottled water and beer & cider. Read more