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News Briefs for May 1, 2013

•Bacardi has extended its Classic Cocktails Light range with a new flavor, Light Strawberry Daiquiri. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 1, 2013

News Briefs for April 4, 2013

•Robert Furniss-Roe, president of Bacardi’s North America region, has been awarded the Samuel Bronfman Memorial Award by the UJA-Federation of New York’s Wine & Spirits Division. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 4, 2013

IMPACT Seminar Snapshot: Ed Shirley And Simon Hunt On Global Brand-Building

A year ago this month Shanken News Daily exclusively broke the news that Bacardi Ltd. had tapped consumer goods veteran Ed Shirley as its new president and CEO. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 27, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Robert Furniss-Roe On Bacardi USA’s Diversification

In the latest issue of Impact, Bacardi North America president Robert Furniss-Roe and key members of the Bacardi USA team—including senior vice president and chief marketing officer Juan Rovira; vice president, managing director, rum Toby Whitmoyer; vice president-brand managing director, vodka Shane Graber; and vice president-brand managing director, Dewar’s Arvind Krishnan—discuss Bacardi’s ongoing efforts to diversify and grow its portfolio via investment and innovation. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 21, 2013

Dewar’s Makes Flavored Scotch Play With Highlander Honey

The Bacardi-owned Dewar’s Scotch brand is entering the thriving flavored whisk(e)y category with its launch of Dewar’s Highlander Honey. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 15, 2013

St-Germain’s Success Attracts Rival Interest In Elderflower Liqueur Segment

On the heels of St-Germain’s success, the elderflower liqueur category is gaining some traction in the U.S., where cocktail trends have helped boost its status among consumers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 11, 2013

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