Yearly Archive: 2012
Control State Spirits Volume Rebounds in October
After a decline in September, spirits sales in control states resumed growth in October, increasing 4.4% by volume. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 27, 2012Glazer’s To Handle Accolade North America Portfolio In Seven States
Glazer’s Inc. has signed a deal to handle the portfolio of Accolade Wines North America in seven states—Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Ohio, Iowa and Oklahoma. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 27, 2012News Briefs for November 27, 2012
•In addition to serving as importer of Argentine wine brand Trapiche, the Wine Group has been busy seeding Trapiche’s portfoliomate, Finca Las Moras, in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 27, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for November 27, 2012
•New Belgium Brewing will enter Alaska and Louisiana early next year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 27, 2012Interview: Adrian Bridge, CEO, The Fladgate Partnership
Owner of three of Port’s most recognized brands—Taylor’s, Fonseca and Croft—The Fladgate Partnership accounts for around 28% of the U.S. Port market. With Port shipments to the U.S. up 11% to €27 million ($34m) in 2011 (and rising another 5% in 2012 through August), Fladgate, whose brands are imported by Kobrand, sees ample opportunity for expansion. Shanken News Daily recently met with Fladgate CEO Adrian Bridge to discuss progress at the luxury tier, Port’s evolution in the restaurant business and innovations like Croft Pink, the first rosé Port offering. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 26, 2012Surging Jameson Cracks 4-Million-Case Mark
After one of the most impressive upswings in industry history, Jameson Irish whiskey has surpassed the 4-million-case threshold in global sales. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 26, 2012
