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News Briefs for May 7, 2013

•Pernod Ricard’s Mumm Napa has partnered with the San Francisco Giants to release a pair of California sparkling wines. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 7, 2013

NEWS ALERT: U.S. Department of Justice Reaches Final Accord With ABI, Clearing Way For Modelo Acquisition

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV and the U.S. Justice Department have reached a final agreement on ABI’s acquisition of the half of Mexico’s Grupo Modelo it doesn’t already own. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 19, 2013

Constellation Touts Share Gains Across Wine, Spirits And Beer As Sales Rise 5%

Constellation Brands’ net sales increased 5% to $2.8 billion in its fiscal year ended February 28, as key wine brands like Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Simi, Ruffino, Mark West, Black Box and Rex Goliath all saw double-digit depletions growth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 10, 2013

ABI, Justice Department Agree In Principle On Modelo Deal

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) has reached agreement in principle with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to proceed with its $20 billion acquisition of the half of Grupo Modelo it doesn’t already own. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 8, 2013

News Briefs for April 5, 2013

Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) is reportedly nearing a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding its plan to purchase the 50% of Grupo Modelo it doesn’t yet own. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 5, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Premium Boxed Wine Thrives, As Black Box Nears 3 Million Cases

The premium three-liter boxed wine segment continues to enjoy strong momentum in the U.S., up 25% by value and 27% by volume in the 52 weeks through February 24, according to SymphonyIRI. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2013

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