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Monthly Archive: August 2013

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 15, 2013

Craft Brew Alliance’s gluten-free Omission IPA has added 11 more states to its distribution footprint. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 15, 2013

Mionetto Extends With Elderflower Cocktail, On Pace For 30% Growth For 2013

Thriving Prosecco producer Mionetto is extending its “IL” premixed cocktail line with a new elderflower offering. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 14, 2013

North America Drives Global Cognac Sales Rise

Global Cognac sales increased 7.3% to €2.44 billion ($3.24b) for the 12-month period ended July 31, according to the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac trade group. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 14, 2013

News Briefs for August 14, 2013

•Despite stormy weather in some areas in recent weeks, Champagne is on pace to produce an abundant vintage this year, up 56% to 3.1 million hectoliters (34 million nine-liter cases) according to a forecast by the French ministry of agriculture. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 14, 2013

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 14, 2013

•Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing is set to expand distribution into southern California this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 14, 2013

High-End Wines Face New Challenges In China

Even after years of strong growth, China’s wine market, already the fifth-largest worldwide at nearly 200 million cases, continues to be seen as the ultimate land of opportunity for global wine players. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 13, 2013

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