Daily Archive: June 23, 2015
Sidney Frank Importing Co. Is Acquired By Mast-Jägermeister
Germany’s Mast-Jägermeister SE, which has seen its flagship brand lose nearly 30% of its U.S. volume over the past five years, is acquiring its U.S. marketer—Sidney Frank Importing Co.—for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015Cava Steadily Expanding In U.S. Market, With Freixenet Leading The Way
While Prosecco has emerged as the key driver of sparkling wine consumption, Cava has been quietly expanding its footprint in the U.S. wine market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015Wine Spectator: Napa’s Long Meadow Ranch Acquires Prime Anderson Valley Land
Long Meadow Ranch, a Napa Valley food-and-wine producer that focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, is investing heavily in Mendocino’s Anderson Valley, purchasing 145 acres of land from the Corby family, reports Wine Spectator. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015Control State Spirits Volume Up 2.2% Through May
Spirits volumes across U.S. control markets rose 2.2% year-to-date through May, according to NABCA, while spirits shelf dollars grew by 5%. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015News Briefs for June 23, 2015
•Anchor Distilling has launched Mezcal Amarás Cupreata in the U.S. market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 23, 2015
•New Belgium Brewing has unveiled Hop Tart, the newest expression in its Hop Kitchen series. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 23, 2015