Monthly Archive: July 2012
Ste. Michelle Volume Up 4% In First Half
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates saw higher volume and higher prices result in an 11% jump in net revenue to $241 million over its fiscal first half, ended June 30. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2012News Briefs for July 24, 2012
•New York-based Panache Beverages is in talks to acquire Auckland, New Zealand-based VnC Cocktails. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 24, 2012
•Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Co. (minority owned by MillerCoors) and San Francisco’s Shmaltz Brewing Co. have partnered to create Reunion Ale 2012. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 24, 2012Rémy Acquires Rising Bruichladdich Single Malt For $90M
Two weeks after entering exclusive talks with the owners of Bruichladdich, Rémy Cointreau has agreed to acquire the Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand for £58 million ($89.9m). Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2012Exclusive: Upscale Tequila Clase Azul Enters Six New States Via Deals With SWS, M.S. Walker, Eder
San Francisco-based importer Tequilas Premium is set to introduce its ultra-premium Clase Azul Tequila brand to six new markets, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Hawaii, Washington and South Carolina. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2012News Briefs for July 23, 2012
•Pernod Ricard USA is relaunching its Frïs vodka brand and extending it with three new flavors. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 23, 2012