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Archive for March, 2017

Altia highlights Nordic move towards organic and low-alcohol products

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Nordic wine and spirits firm Altia has bolstered its low-alcohol and organic portfolio in a bid to meet changing consumer needs.  Read more

Disco Lemonade

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Unveiling its first canned product, Life of Reilley Distilling and Wine Co. introduced Disco Lemonade.  Read more

Rodney Strong Vineyards announces The Master Blender Sweepstakes

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Healdsburg, Calif.-based Rodney Strong Vineyards announced that beginning April 3, wine fans from across the United States will have the opportunity to enter an online sweepstakes for the chance to be one of three Rodney Strong ... Read more

Avoiding the Kiss of Death with your Multicultural Marketing Strategy

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In 2015 African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic consumers accounted for about 38% of the total US population, according to Nielsen. These groups--which typically fall under the multicultural marketing platform--are projected to increase by 2.3 mi... Read more

Brexit customs paperwork offers fertile ground for alcohol smuggling – WSTA

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The UK's exit from the European Union could create ideal conditions for alcohol smugglers in the years ahead, the country's trade body for wine and spirits has warned. Read more

Tequila’s “Hot Brands” Drive Strong Category Growth

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The Tequila category continues to be one of the hottest areas of the U.S. spirits market, with volume hitting 15.8 million cases on 6.5% growth last year, according to Impact Databank. While top sellers like Jose Cuervo (+4.5% to 3.6 … Continue reading

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News Briefs for March 27, 2017

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•Winemaker Josh Phelps has sold his interest in Taken Wine Co. to Trinchero Family Estates for an undisclosed sum. The brand, which is produced by Trinchero, was co-founded by Phelps and fellow winemaker Carlo Trinchero in 2010. Targeted primarily toward … Continue reading

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Trinchero Buys Josh Phelps Out of Taken Wine Co.

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Josh Phelps has sold his interest in the Taken Wine Company to his partner in the venture, Trinchero Family Estates. Josh and long-time friend, Carlo Trinchero co-launched the millennial-focused Taken Wine Co. in 2009. The Taken portfolio, which includ... Read more

This week in spirits & wine, featuring the top 50 spirits brands, Australia’s wine future and a preview of the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas

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

The politics of M&A, the end of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s affair and Britvic’s Brazilian ballroom – The just-drinks Analyst

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In his latest commentary for just-drinks, former drinks analyst Ian Shackleton heads to Brazil to look at 3G's burned fingers, the future worries for Anheuser-Busch InBev and Britvic's samba moves. Read more