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Archive for September, 2017

Video: Napa Valley Grapegrowers 2017 Harvest Press Conference

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Labor Shortages, Heat Spikes and Heavy Rains Plague Harvests in Lodi and the California Coast

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Labor shortages, heat spikes and heavy rain in California results in higher costs and lower yields for winemakers in the region. Read more

Drizly appoints former Walmart US CEO as director 

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Alcohol e-commerce firm Drizly has appointed a former CEO of Walmart US as its first independent director.  Read more

Saké Sales Rise As Adventurous Consumers Branch Out

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With consumers embracing new drinks options in recent years, domestic and imported saké consumption in the U.S. market reached an all-time high in 2016, according to Impact Databank, growing 3% to 2.3 million nine-liter cases. “Saké is growing incredibly,” says … Continue reading

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Boston Beer Stock Climbs On Takeover Talk

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Boston Beer’s share price rose 9% to $161.65 yesterday on analyst speculation that the pioneering craft brewer, which has struggled lately amid an influx of competition, could be snapped up by a larger rival. Credit Suisse analyst Laurent Grandet wrote … Continue reading

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Six Apple Recipes, from Savory to Sweet

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Whether sweet or savory, centerpiece or side, celebrate the apple's versatility. These recipes span appetizers to entrées, and even tips for cocktail hour. Read more

News Briefs for September 27, 2017

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•Woodford Reserve has unveiled its annual Master’s Collection limited edition release. The new expression, Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Cherry Wood Smoked Barley, uses malted barley that was exposed to cherry wood smoke. The 90.4 proof Cherry Wood Smoked Barley hits … Continue reading

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What is set to shape the future for the drinks industry? – just-drinks at Drinktec 2017

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Held every four years in Germany and hosting the biggest global names, Drinktec is the Olympics of the drinks industry's trade show calendar. Nothing else gives you the same insight into beverage innovation, whether from a packaging, flavourings or labelling perspective. However, like the Olympics, Drinktec is massive - a cavernous experience that can defeat even the hardiest of trade show attendees. Luckily, just-drinks' news & insights editor, Andy Morton, travelled to Munich earlier this month to digest the enormity of it all and deliver these nine bite-sized nuggets of learning. Read more

C Mondavi & Family names Jeff Richardson COO

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Napa wine company C Mondavi & Family has appointed Jeff Richardson to the newly-created role of chief operating officer.  Read more

Brockmans Gin releases holiday packaging

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New York-based Brockmans Gin, the super-premium gin, is gearing up for the holidays with a gift carton designed to help retailers drive incremental sales of Brockmans during the busy holiday season, it says.  Read more