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Daily Archive: June 6, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: Diageo Chateau & Estate Reshapes Portfolio, Focuses On Millennial Segment With Trio Of New Wine Brands

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E) is aggressively targeting millennial consumers with the launch of three new wine brands featuring colorful names, eye-catching packaging, screwcap closures and prices in the $12-$14 range. Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman Sales Up 6% In Full Year

For its fiscal year ended April 30, Brown-Forman’s sales rose 6% to $3.6 billion, bolstered by a strong performance from the Jack Daniel’s franchise, particularly its Tennessee Honey offshoot. Continue reading →

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Diageo To Pour $1.54B Into Scotch Production

Days after top global rival Pernod Ricard announced a number of upgrades to its Scotch whisky production capacity, Diageo says it’s set to invest $1.54 billion in its own Scotch operations over the next five years. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for June 6, 2012

Bacardi rum is rolling out two flavor extensions—Wolf Berry, a blend of blueberry and wolf (or goji) berry, and Black Razz, a mix of raspberry and black sapote. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 6, 2012