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Monthly Archive: August 2013

Absolut Revamps Flavor Range

Pernod Ricard has issued a global package redesign for Absolut vodka’s full, 16-entry flavor range. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 13, 2013

Former CEO Walsh To Maintain Role With Diageo In Coming Years

Paul Walsh, who stepped down as CEO of Diageo Plc on June 30, is being retained by the company “in a role with the Scotch whisky industry” for up to five years, according to Diageo’s latest annual report, which was released yesterday. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 13, 2013

News Briefs for August 13, 2013

Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has added Millennial-geared wine group Taken Wine Company to its portfolio. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 13, 2013

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 13, 2013

•Former Goose Island brewmaster Jared Rouben is launching a new “culinary-focused” brewery in Chicago this winter. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 13, 2013

Wine Spectator: Forecasting Wine’s Future

America is now wine’s biggest market, and younger drinkers are starting to shape it, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 12, 2013

González Byass Acquires Chicago’s Vin Divino

Spain’s González Byass has acquired Chicago-based wine importer Vin Divino Ltd. from parent company Angelini Group for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 12, 2013

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