Archive for December, 2015

With New Zealand wines flourishing in the U.S.—expanding by nearly two-thirds over the past five years to approach 6 million cases—Pernod Ricard’s Brancott Estate is among the brands enjoying marked gains.According to Impact Databank, Brancott is poised to cross the … Continue reading →

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Suntory Holdings Ltd. president Takeshi Niinami has set the goal of doubling sales and profit for the group’s Beam Suntory subsidiary looking ahead. In an interview with the Japan News, Niinami said, “The U.S. economy is good. I think it … Continue reading →

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Mahou San Miguel is reportedly looking to up its presence in the U.S. craft beer market. The Spanish brewer, which took a 30% interest in Michigan’s Founders Brewing last year, is now eyeing a potential minority stake in San Francisco-based … Continue reading →

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•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is preparing to relocate its headquarters from White Plains, New York, to Stamford, Connecticut.The move will see Deutsch set up shop in a 43,563-square foot space at 201 Tresser Blvd., roughly double the size of … Continue reading →

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With a thriving cocktail culture radiating from key urban centers to more up-and-coming markets around the country, the U.S. liqueurs category is poised for strong growth going forward. But that potential hasn’t helped a number of the category’s longtime leaders, … Continue reading →

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Convicted wine counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan is running short on options. A federal appeals court announced yesterday that a three-judge panel had rejected his appeal of his 2013 conviction for mail and wire fraud arising from schemes to sell counterfeit wine. … Continue reading →

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