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Monthly Archive: October 2012

News Briefs for October 9, 2012

•Pernod Ricard has unveiled Absolut Tune, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region and Absolut vodka. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 9, 2012

D.G. Yuengling & Son is reportedly on the hunt for a new brewery site outside its home market of Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 9, 2012

Schmitt Söhne USA’s Relax, Fünf Growing Strongly On “Everyday Wine” Message

Positioned as easy-drinking, everyday wines, German producer Schmitt Söhne’s Relax and Fünf wine brands have been surging in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 8, 2012

News Briefs for October 8, 2012

Constellation Brands’ Black Velvet Canadian whisky brand is entering the flavored whisk(e)y arena with a new variant—Toasted Caramel. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 8, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 8, 2012

•Atlanta’s Sweetwater Brewing Co. is expanding its reach into Florida with its entry into the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater markets later this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 8, 2012

Constellation Sales Rise 1% In First Half As Profits Slip On Promotion, Innovation Drives

Constellation Brands posted a 1% net sales rise to $1.3 billion in the first half of its fiscal year, ended August 31, as net income fell to $196.6 million from $237 million a year earlier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 5, 2012

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