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Archive for April, 2018

Postcard from Argentina: Exploring the New Buenos Aires

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You almost can’t go wrong with a well-chosen steak, empanada or pizza in Argentina’s thriving capital—washed down, of course, with a good domestic Malbec. But a growing crop of creative cocktail lounges, wine bars and pubs has added a welcome dimension to South America’s most compelling city. Read more

Foley Family Wines purchases Acrobat wine brand

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Two of America's family owned and operated wineries jointly announced that Foley Family Wines, Santa Rosa, Calif., has purchased Oregon's Acrobat wine brand from King Estate Winery, Eugene, Ore. Read more


Water – Why drinks companies must think global but act local – Sustainability Spotlight

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When it comes to sustainability, water is always near the top of the list for drinks companies. This month, sustainability commentator Ben Cooper considers recent efforts in this area by several sizeable drinks groups. Read more

How Anheuser-Busch InBev and Diageo are revolutionising drinks marketing – Consumer Trends

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There was a time, not so long ago, when occasion-based drinks marketing meant advertising your lager brand in an ad during a World Cup football match. Not anymore - things have become a lot more complicated since then. Read more

González Byass Sharpens U.S. Focus Following Key Acquisitions

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After increasing its presence in recent years through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions, González Byass USA is refocusing its portfolio on a number of key brands that it expects to drive further gains looking ahead. This year, the … Contin... Read more

Meet the Psychoanalyst-Turned-Distiller Behind Rabbit Hole Bourbon

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Kaveh Zamanian may have not been on the most conventional path that lead to him opening Rabbit Hole Distilling, but now he's creating award-winning bottles that are reviving America's long history of Bourbon. Read more

News Briefs for April 6, 2018

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•In case you missed the news alert yesterday afternoon, Foley Family Wines has acquired the fast-rising Acrobat brand from Oregon-based King Estate for an undisclosed sum. Retailing at $13-$20, Acrobat was up 10% to 156,000 cases last year, according t... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 6, 2018

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•Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Co. has released Juicy Goodness, its latest year-round offering. The 5.5%-abv golden ale is brewed with Azacca and Ekuanot hops, and dry-hopped with Mosaic hops for a medium bodied beer characterized by tropical and citrus... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring the sale of Accolade, the carve-up of Conviviality and a new gin from Campari Group

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories from the global spirits & wine categories. Click the links to view our round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Concha y Toro UK lines up Trivento, Discovery Channel partnership

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Concha y Toro's UK unit has announced a new campaign for its Trivento wine, in a tie up with the Discovery Channel. Read more