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Archive for June, 2016

Diageo adds per-serving nutritional information to Johnnie Walker labels

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Diageo has unveiled labelling of per-serving nutritional facts on its Johnnie Walker Red Label packs, as it looks to encourage drinkers to make informed choices. Read more

UK Food & Drink Federation attacks lack of government plan after Brexit vote

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The director general of UK trade association the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has criticised the UK government for not having a coherent plan in place in the event of a Brexit vote, following the first meeting of business leaders since the referendum. Read more

Treasury Wine Estates’ The Stag – Product Launch

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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has unveiled a new Victorian wine range as it ramps up its "regional gems" strategy announced in February. Read more

Bacardi Grapefruit, Raspberry

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Bacardi U.S.A Inc. unveiled two new flavors in its rum portfolio: Bacardi Grapefruit and Bacardi Raspberry.  Read more

Recreational Marijuana Initiatives Make Progress in Election Year

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2016 is going to be a big year for marijuana (mj) in the US. Four states currently allow recreational marijuana use, Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon. And yesterday, California's Secretary of State's Office greenlit a recreational marijuana init... Read more

Bubbly Booming: The U.S. Becomes Champagne’s Top Export Market

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The Champagne category is bubbling over in the U.S. market, driven by a dynamic premiumization trend. With per-case value up 20% to over €300 ($334) last year, the U.S. overtook the U.K. as Champagne’s top export market by value in … Continue reading

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News Briefs for June 29, 2016

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•Italy’s Frescobaldi Toscana is launching its first rosé wine, which is debuting in the U.S. through Napa-based importer Folio Fine Wine Partners. Frescobaldi’s Tenuta dell’ Ammiraglia Alìe Rosé is made from 98% Syrah and 2% Vermentino. Some 300 cases from … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 29, 2016

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•Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Tröegs Independent Brewing has released Nimble Giant, a new double IPA. Initially developed as part of the brewer’s small-batch Scratch Series program, the 9%-abv expression features Mosaic, Azacca and Simcoe hops and will be available in four-packs of … Continue reading

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Ball Corp gets green light to close Rexam purchase

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Ball Corp has received the final regulatory clearance needed to proceed with its purchase of Rexam. Read more

Pernod Ricard to shut down Morris Winery

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Pernod Ricard is to close its Morris Winery in Australia before the end of the year. Read more