Monthly Archive: May 2013
Pernod Sees China’s Growth Slowing But Still Has Ambitious Goals For Market
Pernod Ricard believes that the explosive growth that has characterized China’s premium imported spirits category may be coming to an end, but the company still sees enormous upside in China—and is squarely focused on expanding its presence there. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2013Diageo Acquires Additional 10% Stake In USL
Diageo, which last year agreed to acquire control of India’s United Spirits Ltd. (USL), formally took an additional 10% stake in the Indian spirits giant yesterday. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2013News Briefs for May 28, 2013
•Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has signed a new beverage alcohol bill, allowing for the sale of malt-based beverages in pouch packaging. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2013Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 28, 2013
•Lexington, Virginia’s Devil’s Backbone Brewing Co. has invested $3.25 million on a new expansion project that will double brewing capacity. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 28, 2013IPA Style Leads Craft Beer’s Charge, Say Retailers
In markets around the country, beer retailers and bar operators say the heavily hopped India Pale Ale (IPA) style is now dominating the craft segment. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 24, 2013News Briefs for May 24, 2013
•Bacardi has launched a new campaign celebrating the Cuban provenance and heritage of its namesake rum brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 24, 2013
