Monthly Archive: May 2014
Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 14, 2014
•Kansas City, Missouri’s Boulevard Brewing and Fort Collins, Colorado’s Odell Brewing will release a collaborative English Strong Ale in November to mark both breweries’ 25th anniversary. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 14, 2014Campari’s U.S. Depletions Rise 5%; Suntory Brands To Leave The Portfolio
Gruppo Campari continued its positive momentum in the U.S. market in the three months through March, its fiscal first quarter, as depletions in the States increased 5%, led by single-digit growth for the Wild Turkey and Skyy franchises, double-digit growth for its Tequila brands and continued progress for the Appleton rum portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 13, 2014News Briefs for May 13, 2014
•Anheuser-Busch InBev is rolling out a new global campaign in support of its Stella Artois beer brand. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 13, 2014Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 13, 2014
•Providence, Rhode Island-based Narragansett Beer has partnered with Del’s Frozen Lemonade to release a new, limited edition shandy. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 13, 2014News Alert: Brad Vassar Named COO Of Southern Wine & Spirits
Brad Vassar has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Southern Wine & Spirits, effective immediately. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 12, 2014Interview: Bob Torkelson, President And COO, Trinchero Family Estates
St. Helena-based Trinchero Family Estates, marketer of big-volume wine brands like Ménage à Trois (up 3% to 2.2 million cases last year) and Sutter Home (down 5% to 10.2 million cases), continues to rank as one of California wine’s most influential players. In recent years Trinchero has augmented its range with a host of accessibly-priced premium wines, such as Joel Gott, which rose 18% to 385,000 cases in 2013, earning an Impact “Hot Brand” award. SND associate editor Christina Jelski recently met with Trinchero president and COO Bob Torkelson to get an update on progress across the portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 12, 2014
