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Daily Archive: July 17, 2012

Interview, Part 2: David Kent, CEO Of The Wine Group

In the second part of Shanken News Daily’s interview with David Kent, The Wine Group CEO discusses the company’s entry into the ultracompetitive vodka market, the key factors in Franzia’s success and the rationale behind some of TWG’s biggest deals. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 17, 2012

Constellation Brands has completed its acquisition of Mark West from Purple Wine Co. for $160 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 17, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 17, 2012

•Tickets for the 2012 Great American Beer Festival go on sale on July 31 for Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association members and on August 2 for the general public. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 17, 2012