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Archive for October, 2017

Constellation Moves Into Marijuana With $191M Stake In Canada’s Canopy Growth

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Constellation became the first major drinks marketer to make a play in the cannabis category over the weekend, agreeing to take a 9.9% stake in Canada-based cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. for about $191 million. Constellation cautioned that it “h... Read more

News Briefs for October 30, 2017

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•Pernod Ricard’s Jacob’s Creek is backing its Double Barrel range with a new ad campaign. The initiative features a commercial titled “Two Barrels, One Soul,” which is narrated by actor Chris Hemsworth and puts the focus on Double Barrel’s production &... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 30, 2017

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•Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company will release the third edition of its Ground Control Imperial Stout in November. The beer, a 10%-abv stout brewed with hazelnuts, star anise and cocoa nibs, is fermented with yeast that Ninkasi launched into space in &... Read more

The Find

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November 2017 Spin(-Off) City: Old Names, New Tricks When navigating the consistent stream of new products that has become the […]

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Red Refresh

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With Lightweight Rosés Still White-Hot, Are Lower-Alcohol Reds Next? By Jason Wilson For decades, the Big, Bold Red sat atop […]

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Wine Buzz

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November 2017   Hope Estate Refreshes Branding for U.S. New packaging for Hope Estate is equal parts bold and simple. […]

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Constellation Invests $191 Million in Marijuana

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Constellation Brands is the first major alcohol company to make a play for the marijuana business with a minority investment in Canada-based Canopy Growth Corp, the world's largest publicly traded cannabis company, reports WSJ. Read more

Distilled Spirits Council attacks “misguided” alcohol ad ban on New York City transit

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An alcohol ad ban on New York City public transport is "misguided" and "unsupported by the scientific research", the Distilled Spirits Council has said. Read more

Constellation Brands acquires stake in medicinal cannabis manufacturer

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Constellation Brands, Victor, N.Y., has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Ontario, Canada-based Canopy Growth Corp., a provider of medicinal cannabis products. Read more

Rebuild North Bay strategy discussed via Marin IJ

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"The impact of this is devastating ... " Read more