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News Briefs for May 22, 2013

•Pernod Ricard’s Mumm Napa has partnered with guitarist Carlos Santana to release a new sparkling wine—Mumm Napa Supernatural Rose. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 22, 2013

Missouri Senate Blocks Vote On Franchise Bill, Dealing Blow To State’s Top Wholesaler

The controversial liquor franchise bill that was passed by Missouri’s House of Representatives was blocked from coming to a vote by the state’s Senate on Friday—the last day of the legislative body’s session. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 20, 2013

Progress Report: Diageo’s Vodka Brand Launches From 2010

While Diageo has long been the U.S. market’s biggest vodka player, with top-seller Smirnoff and surging Cîroc leading its portfolio, the company has released a plethora of new entries in recent years to diversify its lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 17, 2013

Diageo’s Open Offer For More USL Shares Attracts Few Takers

After agreeing to acquire 27.4% of India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL) last November, Diageo had hoped to add another 26% through an open offer which closed April 26. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 15, 2013

News Briefs for May 15, 2013

•Patrón Spirits has appointed Paul Rothenberg vice president, on-premise national accounts. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 15, 2013

With Shift To Proximo, Cuervo To Move To Young’s Market In Western States

With Proximo Spirits set to assume U.S. marketing and distribution for Jose Cuervo Tequila from Diageo effective July 1, Young’s Market Co. has announced that it will become Cuervo’s distributor in California, Arizona, Hawaii and its Northwest control states on the same date. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 14, 2013

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