Monthly Archive: February 2013
Craft Brewing And Distilling News for February 22, 2013
•St. Paul, Minnesota-based Summit Brewing Co. is set to roll out a new look and logo across its portfolio this spring. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 22, 2013A-B’s New Product Blitz Yields Big Returns
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (ABI) pending takeover of Grupo Modelo has been grabbing all the headlines, but while ABI continues to try to close that deal (see update below), it’s enjoying immediate success with three recent new products in the U.S. market: Bud Light Platinum, Bud Light Lime-a-Rita and Michelob Ultra Light Cider. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 21, 2013News Briefs for February 21, 2013
•U.S. wine exports were up 2.6% last year, to a record $1.43 billion in winery revenues, according to the Wine Institute. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 21, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for February 21, 2013
•The Boston Beer Company reported a revenue rise of 13%, to $580.2 million, for the company’s full fiscal year ended December 29, 2012. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 21, 2013EXCLUSIVE: Cecchetti Wine Launches Premium “Austerity” Brand, Targets 400,000 Cases Company-Wide
Sonoma-based Cecchetti Wine Co. is debuting a new wine brand, Austerity, at the $16-$17 mark, as it looks to grow its portfolio to 400,000 cases for 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2013Malibu Debuts Low-Calorie Spiced Rum, Revamps Bottle
Pernod Ricard USA is targeting female spiced rum drinkers with the launch of what it says is the first low-calorie spiced rum offering. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2013
