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Monthly Archive: February 2013

Pernod Ricard Sees First-Half U.S. Surge, Considers Cuervo

A strong performance in the U.S. market helped drive global 6% net sales growth to €4.9 billion ($6.5b) for Pernod Ricard in the six months through December, its fiscal first half. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 14, 2013

News Briefs for February 14, 2013

•Oakland, California-based importer and marketer Maisons Marques & Domaines USA (MMD) has added two Tuscan estates to its portfolio—Podernuovo a Palazzone and Castiglion del Bosco. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 14, 2013

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for February 14, 2013

•Michigan’s Rochester Mills Beer Co. is set to release a series of Bourbon barrel-aged (BBA) beers. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 14, 2013

Tapping Moscato Trend, Riviera Imports’ Elunés Tops 100,000 Cases

New York-based Riviera Imports has enjoyed a strong start with its Elunés Moscato brand, which hit the 100,000-case mark in 2012 after less than a year on the market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 13, 2013

Diageo Says FTC Decision On Four Loko Paves Way For New Labeling Rules

Diageo has hailed a ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a significant step toward the company’s goal of providing serving information on its beverage alcohol labels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 13, 2013

Newly Formed Teeling Company Launches Irish Whiskey Under Storied Family Name

Jack Teeling, whose family’s Irish whiskey heritage dates back to 1782, has released a name brand—Teeling Whiskey—under his recently formed Teeling Whiskey Company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 13, 2013

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