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Diageo Reportedly Poised To Acquire Stake In Cuervo

Diageo could take a 20%-30% stake in Jose Cuervo in the coming weeks, Reuters reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2012

News Briefs for May 16, 2012

Southern Wine & Spirits of Minnesota, the joint venture between Southern and beer distributor J.J. Taylor, is mapping plans to expand its sales and service capabilities and its infrastructure. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 16, 2012

Black Box Looks To Maintain Double-Digit Growth While Bota Box, Other Challengers Rise

Premium boxed wine pioneer Black Box crossed 2 million cases in U.S. depletions last year, even as competition in the small but fast-growing boxed wine segment intensified. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 15, 2012

Terroir Capital Brings South Africa’s Mulderbosch In-House After 20 Years With Cape Classics

South African wine brand Mulderbosch has parted ways with longtime U.S. importer Cape Classics. Brand-owner Terroir Capital, based in Santa Barbara, California, will now serve as Mulderbosch’s U.S. marketer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 15, 2012

News Briefs for May 15, 2012

•Seattle-based Precept Wine Group has purchased Idaho winery Ste. Chapelle from Ascentia Wine Estates for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 15, 2012

Craft Brewers And Retailers Collaborate On Exclusive Beers

Increasingly, retailers are partnering with craft brewers to produce signature beers sold only at their accounts. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 14, 2012

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