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Monthly Archive: March 2017

Constellation’s Ruffino Eyes Premiumization In Prosecco, Pinot Grigio

Italy’s Ruffino has nearly doubled in size in the U.S. market since 2011, the year Constellation acquired full control of the brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 23, 2017

WSWA To Honor Industry Giants Alan Dreeben And Gerry Ruvo

Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) partner Alan Dreeben and Campari America chairman Gerry Ruvo will be recognized with special awards at this year’s Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America convention in Orlando, to be held April 18-21. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 23, 2017

News Briefs for March 23, 2017

•Proximo Spirits’ 1800 Tequila has unveiled the latest edition of its annual Essential 1800 Artist Series. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 23, 2017

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 23, 2017

•Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer has released It’s About Time IPA, the first label to be produced at the brewer’s new Pawtucket-based brewery. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 23, 2017

Exclusive: Jägermeister Unveils $15M Campaign, Targeting U.S. Turnaround

After a difficult period in which it’s been under siege from new competitors in its core on-premise shot occasion, Jägermeister is going back on the offensive this spring with a new $15 million above-the-line campaign and packaging update aimed at reclaiming its former position as the top liqueur brand in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 22, 2017

News Briefs for March 22, 2017

•Champagne exports to the U.S. market saw solid growth in 2016, rising 5% to €540 million ($584m) and 6% by volume to nearly 22 million bottles, according to the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC). Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 22, 2017

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