Yearly Archive: 2012
Diageo NA Posts 6% Sales Rise, Names Golden Bar Winners
Diageo said today that “continued good performance” of its spirits brands in the U.S. drove a 6% organic net sales gain for its North America region in the three months through September, the group’s fiscal first quarter. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2012Super-Premium Portón Aims To Lead Budding U.S. Pisco Category
Manhasset, New York-based Pisco Portón LLC is betting Peru’s grape-based national spirit can make inroads with adventurous U.S. consumers. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2012Kurniawan’s Legal Team Fighting Back Against FBI In Court, Says Wine Spectator
New details have emerged about the FBI’s arrest of accused wine counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan, according to a defense motion filed last week, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2012News Briefs for October 17, 2012
•Total Wine & More and BevMo are both expanding with new locations in Eastern Washington and Central California. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 17, 2012
•Delaware-based Dogfish Head is collaborating with rock band Grateful Dead to release a limited edition brew, American Beauty. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 17, 2012Craft Brewers Push Large-Format Bottles, But Some On-Premise Customers Disagree
As craft beer makes inroads in bars and restaurants around the country—including fine-dining venues—the large-format bottle is becoming increasingly prevalent for beer. Continue reading →
Posted in News on October 16, 2012
