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Monthly Archive: February 2015

Destocking In China Drags Down Moët Hennessy, As Revenue, Profits Fall In 2014

Moët Hennessy, the drinks arm of luxury goods group LVMH, endured revenue and profit declines in 2014 as destocking of its flagship Hennessy Cognac brand in China offset solid growth for the brand in the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 4, 2015

News Briefs for February 4, 2015

•DrinkSpace, a new sales and marketing company serving boutique drinks producers, has begun operating from its Redmond, Washington base. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 4, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for February 4, 2015

•Woodbury, New York-based Hornell Brewing Company is releasing its super-premium Black & Tan beer Mississippi Mud in a new 16-ounce canned format. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 4, 2015

Oregon Wines, Part 2: Strong Growth Lures New Investment From U.S. And Global Players

Oregon wine’s premium positioning and strong growth of recent years has made it an attractive investment area for U.S. and international wine players. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2015

Wine Spectator: Basketball’s Tim Duncan Suing Terroir Founder Charles Banks

Basketball star Tim Duncan wants out of the wine business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2015

News Briefs for February 3, 2015

•Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers has extended its Redbreast Irish whiskey brand with a new, limited edition expression matured solely in ex-Oloroso Sherry butts. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2015

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