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Archive for May, 2016

Warning for soft drinks as US youth consumption drops – analyst

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A new US government study that shows soda consumption among young people falling dramatically over the past two years is a warning for the industry, an analyst has said. Read more

RNDC Indicted On Federal Smuggling Charges, But CEO Proclaims Company’s Innocence

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Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), the country’s second-largest spirits and wine wholesaler, has been indicted on federal liquor smuggling charges, but RNDC president and CEO Tom Cole insists the company—and the three employees who were also indicted—are innocent. Yesterday, the … Continue reading

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ABI-SABMiller Deal Gets EU Approval, But Is Delayed In U.S. Amid Distribution Concerns

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Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) has gained approval from European regulators to proceed with its $107 billion acquisition of top rival SABMiller, but as part of the pending deal’s review in the U.S., regulators are reportedly questioning some of the brewing behemoth’s … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 25, 2016

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•Before Donn Chappellet set his sights on producing powerful, age-worthy wines, he made a fortune distributing coffee vending machines. But in 1967, seeking an escape from the hustle of Beverly Hills, he and his wife Molly moved to Napa Valley … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 25, 2016

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•San Diego-based craft brewer Ballast Point—which was acquired by Constellation Brands for $1 billion late last year—has unveiled plans to build a new East Coast brewery in Botetourt County, Virginia. The facility will be located in a roughly 259,000-square-foot building … Continue reading

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Treasury Wine Estates revamps Blossom Hill, looks to new markets

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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is to relaunch the Blossom Hill wine brand in the UK as it eyes new, international markets.  Read more

Opus One winery cleared for expansion

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California's Opus One winery is set to overhaul its ageing facilities and visitor services, following consent to expand its operations. Read more

Maryland Indicts RNDC Employees for $9 Million Spirits “Smuggling Scheme”

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A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted Republic National Distributing Company and three of its employees on charges for a "scheme to defraud the state and city of New York, and registered New York liquor wholesalers." Read more

Riunite Exceeds Million Dollars in Fourth Year Supporting TAPS

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Annual Summer Effort Builds Awareness for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors OLD BROOKVILLE, N.Y., MAY 6, 2016 – For the fourth year in a row, Riunite is supporting TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) from May through July. Cumulatively, through...

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McLane Determined to Distribute Alcohol in TX

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The Texas alcohol landscape could be in for some major changes in the next few years. In addition to Walmart's push for alcohol in grocery and the Southern-Glazer's merger, WSD has learned Warren Buffet's food distribution business, McLane Company, is ... Read more