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Monthly Archive: June 2015

Analysts See Hurdles To Rumored 3G Play For Diageo

Following reports Friday that Brazilian dealmakers 3G Capital are in the early stages of evaluating an acquisition bid for Diageo, analysts remain skeptical. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 8, 2015

Ponzi Vineyards Sees Oregon Chardonnay On The Rise

Oregon winery Ponzi Vineyards has expanded markedly in recent years, significantly boosting production and opening a new winery and tasting room. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 8, 2015

News Briefs for June 8, 2015

•William Grant & Sons’ Hudson Whiskey brand is upscaling to a new 750-ml. bottle size. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 8, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for June 8, 2015

•Washington, D.C.-based One Eight Distilling is introducing a new offering this month, Ivy City Gin. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 8, 2015

AB InBev Owners Linked With Diageo Bid, Shares Jump

Diageo’s share price surged today in the U.S. on a report in Brazilian publication Veja that the company is in the crosshairs of Brazilian billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann’s 3G Capital. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 6, 2015

Taco Bell To Add Alcohol In New Chicago Unit

A soon-to-open Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood will offer a full beverage alcohol menu, the first location of the popular Mexican chain to do so in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 5, 2015

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