Monthly Archive: May 2014
Deutsch Says Josh Cellars Will Hit Half-Million Cases In 2014
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has added a new red blend to its thriving Josh Cellars brand, and is eyeing other opportunities across the burgeoning red blend category. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2014Darden Unloads Red Lobster For $2.1 Billion
Darden Restaurants has sold its 705-unit Red Lobster brand to investment firm Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion in cash. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2014News Briefs for May 16, 2014
•Argentina’s Rutini Wines is looking to extend the presence of its Trumpeter label across the U.S. in an ongoing effort this year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 16, 2014
•Chicago craft brewer Goose Island has re-released Madame Rose, a limited edition Belgian-style sour ale. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2014Bacardi Appoints IMG’s Dolan As Interim CEO
Bacardi Ltd. has appointed Michael Dolan as its interim CEO. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2014As Competition Intensifies, Grey Goose Looks To Reignite Growth
Long one of the drinks industry’s most revered brands, Bacardi Ltd.’s Grey Goose has seen growth slow in recent years, and the upscale vodka label is now confronting perhaps its staunchest challenges to date in the form of intensifying competition in the vodka category and consumers’ tilt toward brown spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2014