Monthly Archive: February 2014
New Mexico Sparkling Brand Gruet Now Growing At 10% Annually, Passes 100,000-Case Mark
As sparkling wines continue to enjoy rapid growth, producers from established regions aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2014Richard Sandoval Plans An Eataly-Like Center For Latin American Food Culture In Chicago
Chef-restaurateur Richard Sandoval is planning an Eataly-like collection of restaurants and retail shops with a Latin American theme in a downtown Chicago development called Block 37. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2014News Briefs for February 20, 2014
•Beam Inc. has set a special shareholder meeting on March 25 to vote on the company’s $16 billion acquisition by Suntory Ltd. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 20, 2014
•Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery is set to enter Nevada through a partnership with Wirtz Beverage. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2014NEWS ALERT: Amid Difficult First Half, TWE Maintains Positive U.S. Outlook, Names New CEO
Despite the challenges of the past six months, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is reporting a relatively positive outlook in the U.S. for its fiscal first half ended December 31, 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 20, 2014Moonshine Brands Keep Up The Momentum
The explosion of legal moonshine has been among the more surprising developments in the drinks industry in recent years, and while it’s unclear how far the category ultimately can go, two of its biggest players—Piedmont Distillers and Ole Smoky—accelerated their progress in 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 19, 2014
