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Archive for January, 2018

Rémy Cointreau releases half-year results for fiscal 2017/2018

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The company posted consolidated net sales of 544.4 million euros, with reported growth of 6 percent and an increase of 7 percent on an organic basis. Read more

Easley Winery announces completed $2M expansion

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Indianapolis-based Easley Winery announced that it has completed a multi-million-dollar investment in property and equipment at its facility in downtown Indianapolis. Read more

Technomic, BMC release on-premise report

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Drink sales remain a dynamic and important part of the restaurant and bar business, but finding growth continues to be a challenge for operators and brand marketers alike. Read more

Three Takeaways from the Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates – 2017 Review

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1) Wine sales grew in 2017 year but not as quickly as in 2016; 2) there are challenges in collecting industry sales data because consumers are shopping in channels that aren't easy to measure; 3) Marijuana legalization is probably not going to have muc... Read more

Alcohol Spending Hit $241.8 Billion in 2017

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The numbers are starting to come in for 2017, and thus far, beverage alcohol trends seem to have been lukewarm, depending on who you ask. Read more

It’s back to school for Hal Huffsmith

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He's the "Viticulture and Enology Industry Liaison" Read more

Eating and Drinking Through Honolulu

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Don’t come to Hawaii without visiting the historic state capitol of Honolulu and sampling the destination-worthy food and drink “The Big Pineapple” offers. Read more

Ahipalaha (White Tuna) Poke

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This tuna poke uses ahipalaha, a more responsible alternative to bluefin, tossed in a lemon aioli. Serve on its own or get creative and turn it into a bowl. Read more

Lost Distillery Brings Whisky History to Life

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The spirits-sleuthing co-founder of Lost Distillery, Scott Watson, spills secrets on how he recreates old whisky recipes so you can get a taste of the past. Read more

Riboli Family’s Stella Rosa On A Sharp Rise

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Riboli Family Wine Estates’ Italian brand Stella Rosa appears to have climbed into the top five imported wine brands in the U.S. market based on its strong 2017 performance. After a 30% jump to 1.3 million cases in 2016, Stella … Continue reading... Read more