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Archive for October, 2015

Wine Selections Dwindling on Casual Chain Menus?

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For the second consecutive year, Winemetrics has found large casual dining chains are paring down their wine offerings. In a survey of 100 top casual dining chains in the US, Winemetrics saw a drop in both by-the-glass (BTG) and by-the-bottle (BTB) lis... Read more

Accolade Wines to cut staff

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Accolade Wines has announced a round of job cuts one month on from installing a new CEO.  Read more

Blowing trumpets, setting targets and hostages to fortune – Sustainability Spotlight

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Setting an ambitious target and just failing to meet it is surely better than settling for an easy one and romping home with time to spare but, Ben Cooper writes, when setting stretching sustainability targets, companies risk having to admit failure and are judged harshly when they do. Read more

European Union sees counterfeit drinks seizures soar – figures

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The European Union seized about EUR2.1m (US$2.3m) in counterfeit or fake beverages at its borders in 2014, a marked rise on the year before, according to a European Commission report. Read more

Rothschild Family’s Shared Champagne Brand Seeing Sharpened U.S. Focus

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After coming together in 2005 to begin a shared Champagne project called Barons de Rothschild, France’s legendary Rothschild clan—including companies Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Compagnie Vinicole Edmond de Rothschild—is eyeing a more prominent … Continue reading

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Wine Spectator Recaps The Sold-Out 2015 New York Wine Experience

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For three days in October, 5,000 wine lovers from across the United States and abroad gathered at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square for two Grand Tastings, 15 seminars and two wine-packed lunches, capped by a black-tie banquet … Continue reading

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With Sam Adams Struggling, Boston Beer Cuts Depletion Forecast Again

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With its flagship Samuel Adams franchise struggling, Boston Beer Company again reduced its full-year depletions projection yesterday, when it released its third-quarter results. After projecting 8%-12% depletions growth for its portfolio following the craft brewer’s first quarter, and then lowering … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 30, 2015

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•Anheuser-Busch InBev’s U.S. depletions declined by 2.1% in the third quarter, as the beer giant’s biggest brand—Bud Light—continued to struggle, as did the Rita’s RTD range and ABI’s value portfolio. Still, the brewer says that increased investments behind Stella Artois, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 30, 2015

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•Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing Company is set to begin year-round distribution in the Philadelphia market on November 2. Previously present in Philadelphia only on a special event basis, Ninkasi will now bring its full lineup to the city. Gretz Beer … Continue reading

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Pernod Ricard’s GH Mumm Champagne sponsors Forumla E

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Pernod Ricard's GH Mumm Champagne brand is to sponsor the FIA Formula E Championship - the world's first all-electric racing series. Read more