Monthly Archive: May 2017
Drinks Industry-Funded Sky Ranch Foundation Awards $1.7M In Grants For At-Risk Youth
Sky Ranch Foundation—a charitable group funded primarily by individuals and companies within the beer, wine and spirits industries—has awarded more than $1.7 million in grants since 2011. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2017News Briefs for May 16, 2017
•Anheuser-Busch InBev is set to pour $2 billion into its U.S. operations through 2020. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2017Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 16, 2017
•Bend, Oregon-based Deschutes Brewery is set to enter North Carolina. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 16, 2017Suntory President Takeshi Niinami On Tapping Bourbon’s Global Potential
Editor’s Note: Takeshi Niinami became president and CEO of Suntory Holdings in October of 2014, just 10 months after Suntory’s $16 billion acquisition of Beam Inc. In the ensuing integration, the new Beam Suntory experienced some growing pains due to cultural differences, though both sides say those issues have now been resolved. Looking ahead, as Japanese whisky copes with a major inventory shortfall, the company’s focus is now squarely on Kentucky, with ambitious plans to expand in the Bourbon space. SND executive editor David Fleming met recently with Niinami to discuss the road ahead. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2017The Winebow Group Expands Distribution Deal With Champagne Laurent-Perrier
The Winebow Group is expanding its distribution partnership with Champagne Laurent-Perrier from four to 12 U.S. markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2017News Briefs for May 15, 2017
•Minneapolis-based Phillips Distilling has added Marca Negra Mezcal to its portfolio. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 15, 2017
