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Archive for April, 2018

Annual WSWA Conference Kicks Off in Las Vegas Monday 

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Thousands are expected at this year’s event to strike deals and  renew relationships. Read more

C&C Group aids Scottish retailers ahead of Minimum Unit Pricing deadline

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C&C Group is delivering information packs to Scottish alcohol retailers ahead of the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing next week. Read more

CMO Simon Marton departs as Treasury Wine Estates ups US ante

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Treasury Wine Estates has confirmed the recent departure of its CMO, Simon Marton. Read more

Prosecco Still On A Strong Rise, But Growth Appears To Be Decelerating

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Global growth of Prosecco slowed somewhat in 2017, as export shipments increased just 4.6% in volume terms to 28.8 million 9-liter cases, compared to 19% growth the year prior. Shipment volume to the United States also decelerated last year, rising &#8... Read more

Bardstown Bourbon Co. In Expansion Mode

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Kentucky’s Bardstown Bourbon Co., minority-owned by Constellation Brands, is set to double capacity to nearly 7 million proof gallons (about 3.5 million cases) with the installation of a second still. The new 50-foot, custom-made still marks Bardstown ... Read more

How to Liven up Quinine with Fresh Flavors

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Initially used as a preventative medicine, quinine found its way into cocktails, and while bitter on its own, when paired with the right flavor its the perfect mixer. Read more

Ste. Michelle Revenues Rebound In First Quarter

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After posting a revenue decline in 2017, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates saw sales rebound in the first quarter of this year. The Washington-based winemaker posted revenues up 1.4% to $142 million for the three months through March, parent group Altria &#82... Read more

News Briefs for April 26, 2018

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•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has inked a new five-year brokerage agreement with Breakthru Beverage in the Pennsylvania market. Deutsch Family has previously been partnered with Majestic Wine & Spirits in Pennsylvania. Earlier this week, Break... Read more

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for April 26, 2018

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•Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewery has released Sauvignon Blanc Gose within its Tanker Truck Sour Series. The new entry is brewed with its namesake grape varietal and kettle-soured in the brewery’s on-site tanker truck. Available for a limited time i... Read more

How Q1 results have panned out, the ongoing appeal of Pernod Ricard and a refined approach to social media – The just-drinks Analyst

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Our in-house analyst is back, fresh from a raft of first-quarter results announcements. This month, Ian Shackleton runs the rule over the drinks companies' recent performances, while also praising Pernod and trolling Twitter. Read more