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Daily Archive: July 10, 2014

Interview, Part 2: Tom Looney, President, Diageo Guinness USA

In Part 2 of this SND interview, Diageo Guinness USA president Tom Looney discusses plans for the beers in the DGUSA portfolio beyond Guinness, as well as the fate of the pouch business and the group’s latest efforts on the innovation front. Continue reading →

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Pernod Ricard USA Taps Sparkling Wine Trend With Café de Paris Brand

Looking to take advantage of the ongoing popularity of imported sparkling wines in the U.S. market, Pernod Ricard is launching two fruit-flavored sparklers under a brand new to the U.S. market, Café de Paris, this month. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 10, 2014

•Philadelphia-based restaurateur Dave Magrogan plans to add three new restaurants by year-end, bringing the Dave Magrogan Group portfolio to 17 locations. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 10, 2014

•Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Company, minority-owned by MillerCoors, is releasing a trio of new craft offerings throughout its distribution network. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 10, 2014