Monthly Archive: May 2011
A Talk With Peter McDonough of Diageo North America
Diageo North America is known for its marketing prowess on its established, big-volume brands, but the company has created numerous product successes in recent years—more than is generally realized. SND interviewed Peter McDonough, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer at Diageo North America, to take a look at the company’s recent innovation activity. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 11, 2011Argentine Wine Exports Rise More Slowly Through First Quarter Of 2011
Argentine wine’s export growth in the U.S. and abroad continued through the first quarter of 2011, but at a slower pace. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 11, 2011News Briefs For May 11, 2011
• Rémy Cointreau USA is launching Rémy Martin’s first clear spirit, Rémy Martin V, in the U.S. market this summer. Priced at around $40 per bottle, the new double-distilled, unaged expression is made from grapes, and is intended to be consumed neat or in a mixer or cocktail. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 11, 2011Led By Jameson, Irish Whiskey Thrives As Rivals Seek Bigger Presence In The Category
Amid a U.S. spirits market in which premium growth has lately been the exception, Irish whiskey has been making impressive inroads. Since 2007, the category’s U.S. depletions have grown by roughly two-thirds—hitting 1.3 million cases in 2010, according to Impact Databank—and the brand’s consumer awareness only seems to be increasing. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 10, 2011News Briefs For May 10, 2011
• Treasury Wine Estates opened at A$3.21 ($2.96) a share and finished at A$3.36 ($3.10) in its first day of trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney today, valuing the company at around A$2.1 billion ($1.9b). Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 10, 2011Treasury Wine Estates Is Launched As A Stand Alone, Global Wine Company
This morning in Sydney, Australia, the demerger of Foster’s Ltd.’s wine and beer operations officially took effect. Shares of the new wine company, Treasury Wine Estates, are expected to begin trading on Tuesday. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 9, 2011
