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Monthly Archive: August 2016

Diageo Plans New Product Blitz Under Rebranded Beer Unit

Diageo-Guinness USA has been renamed Diageo Beer Company USA, and the rebranded unit is set to unleash a wave of innovation activity. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 5, 2016

Wine Spectator: Kosta Browne Buys Cerise Vineyards

Kosta Browne may soon have a few more single-vineyard Pinot Noirs in its stable. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 5, 2016

News Briefs for August 5, 2016

•Campari America’s Glen Grant single malt Scotch line is rolling out two new expressions for the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 5, 2016

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 5, 2016

•Maui-based Hawaii Sea Spirits has forged several new distribution agreements, signing with Southern Glazer’s across the distributor’s 42-state footprint, as well as with Martignetti/United, MS Walker, Hartley-Parker, Lipman Brothers, Capitol-Husting and National Distributing Co. in additional markets. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 5, 2016

Terlato On Its New Pinot Grigio Brand And Growth In Spirits And Food

In the second part of our interview with Terlato Wine Group’s Bill Terlato, the CEO talks about the company’s new Italian Pinot Grigio brand, as well as progress on its diversification into spirits and gourmet food. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 4, 2016

News Briefs for August 4, 2016

•MGP Ingredients’ net sales declined 5% to $157 million in the first half owing to a decrease in “lower-margin distillery product lines,” but operating income grew 21% to $20 million on brisk sales of higher-margin premium beverage alcohol products. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 4, 2016

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