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Archive for May, 2016

Sonoma Cider Apple Brandy

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Sonoma Cider announced the addition of a spirit to its portfolio: Apple Brandy, a Calvados-inspired organic brandy that launched May 1 and is the company’s first foray into the craft spirits market, it says.  Read more

Treasury Wine Estates’ Wolf Blass partners Manchester City Football Club

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Treasury Wine Estates has announced a multi-year marketing tie-up with Manchester City Football Club, which will see its Wolf Blass brand become the English club's official wine partner in selected markets. Read more

Selling Millennials Through Myths & Lies (Part 1)

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Authenticity. Only for millennials?Just the FactsMillennials are the most engaged and socially connected generation of all cohorts. They demand sustainability and authenticity in their products. Socially responsible and transparent companies rank ... Read more

Pulling Back the Curtain at MGPI

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Kansas-based MGP Ingredients produces about 70% of rye whiskey volumes in the US, 65% of gin volumes and 8% of US whiskey, and yet, they have long flown under the radar of the media and consumers alike. But things have begun to change since former Brow... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring Japan’s wine thirst, all you need to know about Scotch whisky and Bacardi’s rum hopes in Travel Retail

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Here's a round-up of this week's top stories in the spirits & wine categories. We also have similar round-ups for beer & cider and soft drinks & water. Read more

McWilliam’s Wines follows E&J Gallo exit with Jeff McWilliam CEO move

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McWilliam's Wines has followed its return to family control with the appointment of chairman Jeff McWilliam as its CEO. Read more

Cuervo Solidifies Comeback As Premium Tequila Shows Steady Growth

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Following several challenging years, Jose Cuervo—the U.S. market’s leading Tequila brand—is solidly rebounding in the U.S. After consecutive years of decline from 2007-2013—a period in which the brand ceded nearly 15% of its U.S. volume—Cuervo returned to growth in 2014, … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 27, 2016

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•Diageo North America’s national accounts team is set to come under new leadership on June 1, as current senior vice president, national accounts, Brent Albertson has decided to leave the company. Albertson will be replaced by Mark Schulte, currently senior … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 27, 2016

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•The Bronx Brewery is rolling out its seasonal Summer Pale Ale in a new format, six-packs of 12-ounce cans. With distribution across the New York tri-state area, Bronx’s new Summer Pale Ale six-packs retail at $9.99 to $11.99 depending on … Continue reading

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Jeremy Parsons steps down as Berry Bros & Rudd COO

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Berry Bros & Rudd has confirmed the departure of its chief operating officer, just over a year after his appointment. Read more