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Archive for April, 2017

Wok-Fried King Crab with Lemongrass and Ginger

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King Crab has made its way into seafood dishes worldwide. This recipe compliments the crab's sweetness with the gentle spice of Japanese short-grain rice. Read more

Uncle Frank’s Crab Cakes

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Blue crab is a Virginia staple. A healthy heap of Old Bay seasoning spices up these traditional East Coast crab cakes. Read more

European Commission calls on drinks industry to comment on duty changes

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The European Commission has invited drinks companies to offer their views on how the European Union might reform its excise duty rules. Read more

How to Get Lost in Argentina

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Gwendolyn Elliott finds wine travel sometimes requires breaking the rules. A harvest festival in Mendoza leads to a bumpy ride and plenty of memories. Read more

Pernod Doubles Down on Cognac in US

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Pernod Ricard continues its positive momentum in the US as sales increased 5% for the nine months ended March 31. And with global sales up 4% for the period, the French drinks company says the underlying trends are in line with its positive H1 trends. Read more

Pernod Ricard’s U.S. Sales Rise 5% Over First Three Quarters

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Pernod Ricard has reported a 5% increase in its U.S. sales for the nine months through March, representing the first three-quarters of its fiscal year. Pernod’s U.S. growth over the period continued to be led by Jameson, as well as … Continue reading

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WSWA Convention Update: Gerry Ruvo, Carmine Martignetti Address General Session

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The 74th Annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) convention kicked off yesterday with a general session featuring speeches by incoming WSWA chairman Carmine Martignetti and Campari America chairman Gerry Ruvo, who was presented with the Sidney Frank Innovation … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 20, 2017

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•Sam’s Club has launched a house wine label to compete with rival retail chain Costco, the U.S. market’s largest wine retailer. Member’s Mark, Sam’s Club’s new private wine label, is debuting with a Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast that retails … Continue reading

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Absolut US decline fails to hamper strong Pernod Ricard 2017 YTD – results

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Strong growth in the US has helped drive solid nine-month sales for Pernod Ricard despite continued weakness for Absolut vodka. Read more

Absolut US decline fails to hamper strong Pernod Ricard YTD – results

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Strong growth in the US has helped drive solid nine-month sales for Pernod Ricard despite continued weakness for Absolut vodka. Read more