Comments Off on What’s on the Restaurant Industry’s Plate in 2018
Beverage alcohol plays an increasingly important role on-premise as retailers look to boost restaurant sales during a slow year. As of 2017, one out of every $10 restaurant sales is alcohol-driven. Restaurant sales hit $799 billion for the year with re... Read more
Comments Off on Rías Baixas, Spain’s Undercover Paradise for Wine Lovers
As part of Spain’s Galician coast, the sea is intrinsic to the culture of the Rías Baixas. Meals are abundant with shellfish while ocean breezes cool the hillsides of Albariño. It's time for wine lovers to discover this hidden corner of Spain. Read more
Comments Off on Grupo Codorniu confirms The Carlyle Group offer rejection; opens door to minority partner
Spanish cava producer Grupo Codorníu has rejected a bid from US equity fund The Carlyle Group, but has said it is open to bringing a minority partner onboard. Read more
Comments Off on Southern Glazer’s, Ste. Michelle expand agreement
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Miami and Dallas, announced that it has expanded distribution agreements in the Pacific Northwest with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, Wash.
Read more
Comments Off on Treasury Revamps Global Marketing, Naming Michelle Terry As CMO
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has restructured its global marketing operations and appointed Michelle Terry as its chief marketing officer. Simon Marton, the prior CMO, has left the company. Terry has previously served as head of marketing at TWE for the... Read more
Comments Off on Exclusive: The Winebow Group Bolsters Southern Hemisphere Lineup, Adding Negociants USA Portfolio
The Winebow Group is set to bring the Negociants USA organization under its umbrella. Negociants USA, the U.S. import and distribution arm of Australia’s Yalumba, has a portfolio comprised of a host of family-owned brands from Australia and New Zealand... Read more
Comments Off on Exclusive: Southern Glazer’s, Ste. Michelle Expand Distribution Partnership
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates have expanded their U.S. distribution partnership, linking in six states in the West and Pacific Northwest. The new five-year agreement includes Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washingt... Read more
•Pernod Ricard’s Monkey 47 gin has added a larger size format to its portfolio. Aimed at the bartender community, the new 1-liter bottle ($85) will be available across craft cocktail bars, hotels, and fine dining restaurants, joining the brand’s existi... Read more
Comments Off on Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 23, 2018
•MillerCoors-owned Saint Archer Brewing Company has launched Mandarina Pale Ale, the brewer’s newest seasonal offering. The 5%-abv wheat ale is made with lemon peel and citrusy hops like Mandarina Bavaria and Citra. Mandarina Pale Ale is now available ... Read more