Yearly Archive: 2015
Pernod Eyes Bigger Piece Of New Zealand Pie For Brancott Estate
With New Zealand wines flourishing in the U.S.—expanding by nearly two-thirds over the past five years to approach 6 million cases—Pernod Ricard’s Brancott Estate is among the brands enjoying marked gains. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2015Suntory Looks To Double Sales For Beam Subsidiary
Suntory Holdings Ltd. president Takeshi Niinami has set the goal of doubling sales and profit for the group’s Beam Suntory subsidiary looking ahead. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2015Spain’s Mahou San Miguel Reportedly Seeks Anchor Stake
Mahou San Miguel is reportedly looking to up its presence in the U.S. craft beer market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2015News Briefs for December 24, 2015
•Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is preparing to relocate its headquarters from White Plains, New York, to Stamford, Connecticut. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 24, 2015Liqueurs’ Longtime Leaders Struggling Amid Changing Tastes
With a thriving cocktail culture radiating from key urban centers to more up-and-coming markets around the country, the U.S. liqueurs category is poised for strong growth going forward. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 23, 2015Wine Spectator: Federal Court Rejects Wine Counterfeiter’s Appeal
Convicted wine counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan is running short on options. A federal appeals court announced yesterday that a three-judge panel had rejected his appeal of his 2013 conviction for mail and wire fraud arising from schemes to sell counterfeit wine. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 23, 2015