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Archive for October, 2016

How can alcohol brands push their ‘better-for-you’ attributes? – Consumer Trends 

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Alcohol companies have long been criticised for their relationships with health and wellness. But, has the industry finally spotted an opportunity to capitalise on the trend? Ben Cooper investigates. Read more

WSET opens Asia Pacific office in Hong Kong

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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has opened its first international office as it looks to meet increasing demand for education courses. Read more

Moet Hennessy Makes Foray into Tequila

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Moet Hennessy is adding high-end tequila brand Volcan de mi Tierra to its portfolio, through a joint venture with Mexico's Gallardo family. The tequila is produced at the Volcan distillery in Jalisco (NOM 1523), which is located at the base of the Tequ... Read more

Exclusive: Moet Hennessy Enters The High-End Tequila Market

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Moet Hennessy has entered the upscale Tequila segment through a joint venture with Mexico’s Gallardo family to produce and market Tequila brand Volcan de mi Tierra, Shanken News Daily has learned. Moet Hennessy chief executive officer Christophe Navarre called Volcan … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 26, 2016

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•Hennessy is releasing the first in a series of “single-batch, bespoke” Cognacs with the launch of Master Blender’s Selection No. 1. A blend of eaux-de-vie selected by Hennessy master blender Yann Fillioux and aged in both young and old French … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 26, 2016

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•Gatlinburg, Tennessee-based Sugarlands Distilling has launched Appalachian Sippin’ Creams, a new range of cream liqueurs. The Appalachian Sippin’ Creams lineup debuts with two expressions: Dark Chocolate Coffee Cream and Butter Pecan (both $25). The 40-proof pair are currently available at … Continue reading

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Four Pillars Gin

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Four Pillars, an Australian craft distillery, introduced two expressions from its portfolio in the United States.  Read more

Liquor Stores NA COO Talks US Plans, Strategy

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Liquor Stores North America (LSNA) has the bulk of its stores in Canada, but you may have noticed the retailer has been inching its way into the US in recent years through both acquisitions and new store locations. LSNA now has 22 stores in Alaska, 15 ... Read more

Ten ways to successfully target older consumers – Focus

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This week, Tetra Pak released a report on how best to market new products at the over-60s. According to the company, the demographic is the fastest-growing consumer age group and is seeing its spending power increase. The packaging firm issued a list o... Read more

Tetra Pak shines light on lucrative seniors market, calls for innovation focus

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Tetra Pak has urged beverage companies target new products at the over-60s in a bid to tap into the world's fastest-growing consumer age group. Read more