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Archive for March, 2017

Has sustainability become as important to investors as financial performance? – Sustainability Spotlight

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For the first time, Dutch brewer Heineken has merged its sustainability report into its main annual report. The increased investor interest in sustainability, coupled with the need to account for risks related to climate change, make it likely more major companies will follow suit. Ben Cooper reports. Read more

E&J Gallo rolls out UK push for Barefoot wine portfolio

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E&J Gallo has lined up a marketing campaign for its Barefoot wine brand in the UK.  Read more

From Online Retail To On-Premise Hospitality: Amazon, Danny Meyer Address Impact Seminar

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Speaking at the 41st Annual Impact Marketing Seminar in New York City recently, Amazon executive Mike Miller discussed “Amazon’s Strategy for the Wine Market of Tomorrow.” Miller, director of new marketplace consumer businesses for Amazon, detailed the online retailer’s foray … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 17, 2017

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•Johnnie Walker has launched its new limited edition Blenders’ Batch series in the U.S. Intended to showcase the brand’s experimental offerings, the series will debut with Johnnie Walker Blenders’ Batch Triple Grain American Oak, which features a blend of five … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 17, 2017

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•Leinenkugel’s, part of the MillerCoors portfolio, has collaborated with Germany’s HofBräu München on a new beer commemorating Leinenkugel’s 150th anniversary. Incorporating American hops and German malt, the Märzen-style Leinenkugel’s Anniversary Lager is 5.4% abv. It’s rolling out at select bars … Continue reading

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Berry Bros & Rudd releases DBG Italia to go it alone

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Berry Bros & Rudd's Italian wine agency, DBG Italia, is set to move to become an independent company. Read more

Empire’s Lawsuit Against Breakthru Dismissed

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U.S. District Judge Allyne Ross has dismissed Empire Merchants’ lawsuit against fellow wholesaler Breakthru Beverage. The lawsuit, which sent shockwaves through the drinks industry, alleged that Breakthru subsidiary Reliable Churchill conspired with retailers to illegally ship alcohol from Maryland to … Continue reading

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Judge Dismisses Empire v. Reliable Case

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Yesterday, US District Judge Allyne Ross sided with Breakthru Beverage subsidiary Reliable Churchill (and several other parties), dismissing the lawsuit filed by Empire Merchants. Read more

Domaine Sainte Rose’s Sweet Sainte Rose – Product Launch

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French winery Domaine Sainte Rose has launched its first sweet wine, which will roll out in the UK market. Read more

Travel Retail model “not sustainable” – Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard – just-drinks Exclusive

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Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard has deemed the current Travel Retail model unsustainable, calling for an end to the practice of retailers overbidding for airport concessions. Read more