Monthly Archive: May 2016
Former Bacardi President Ferrán To Become Diageo Chairman
Diageo has announced that Javier Ferrán will be appointed to its board as “chairman designate,” and will become chairman of the company on January 1, 2017, when current chairman Franz Humer retires. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2016News Briefs for May 18, 2016
•Gruppo Campari is set to officially launch its tender offer to gain control of Grand Marnier parent company Societe des Produits Marnier-Lapostolle. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2016Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 18, 2016
•Wyoming Whiskey is launching a new Private Stock Barrel Program for retailers and restaurants next month. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 18, 2016Wine Spectator: Silicon Valley Investment Firm Buys Majority Stake In Napa’s Far Niente Wine Estates
Private equity firm GI Partners has bought a majority stake in Napa’s Far Niente Wine Estates, which includes the Far Niente winery, as well as sister brands Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute and Bella Union, Wine Spectator has learned. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2016Biagio Cru Expects Big Year For “Hot Brand” Lolailo Sangria
New York-based importer Biagio Cru & Estate has earned four consecutive Impact “Hot Brand” awards for its Lolailo Sangria, which has grown by more than 70% over the past three years. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2016Scotch Exports Down Again, But Performance Improving
Scotch whisky exports to the U.S. continued to decline in 2015, but the dropoff was less steep than in the previous year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 17, 2016
