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Archive for April, 2017

App Fills Gap in Convenience Stores’ Wine Knowledge

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App to help retailers and their employees sell wine. Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring bright prospects for Scotch, results from Remy Cointreau and Pernod Ricard and US moves for Edrington

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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

Spotlight on Yasmina Asseily

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The co-owner and sales director of Château Biac in Bordeaux talks about wine, health and how her curious nature led her on a career path she never imagined. Read more

Colorado Retailers Prepare for Major Change

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Last June, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill that would transform the state’s beverage retailing landscape. Senate Bill 16-197 (SB16-197), sponsored by term-limited Democratic state senator Pat Steadman of Denver, was a historic compromise intended to serve the interests … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator And Vinexpo Bordeaux To Present “Fire And Rain: Climate Change And The Wine Industry”

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Vinexpo has partnered with Wine Spectator to present a panel discussion on the effects of climate change on the global wine business at its Bordeaux event this June. “Fire And Rain: Climate Change And The Wine Industry,” will be held … Continue reading

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News Briefs for April 21, 2017

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•The Duncan family, owners of Napa Valley-based winery Silver Oak, is expanding its Napa holdings with the acquisition of Pritchard Hill luxury producer Ovid. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the price was in the area of $50 million. Ovid … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 21, 2017

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•Narragansett Beer is relaunching summer seasonal Del’s Shandy, a mix of Narragansett lager and Del’s lemon concentrate. The 4.7%-abv brew is available across Narragansett’s East Coast distribution area in six-packs of 16-ounce cans and 12-packs of 12-ounce cans. Six-packs will … Continue reading

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Pernod Ricard YTD fiscal-2017 sales performance – results data

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Pernod Ricard yesterday announced a 4% rise in organic sales in the nine months to the end of March. Here's a rundown of the top-line figures by region: Read more

Your Guide to Crab (And How to Cook It)

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Blue, Dungeness and king are popular crab types that give claws for celebration. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of these seasonal delicacies. Read more

Dungeness Crabmeat Ragout

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See Dungeness Crab in a whole new light. A simple blend of spices is all you need to enhance this already rich crabmeat. Read more