Yearly Archive: 2018
Fratelli Branca Launches Wholly Owned Import Company
Fratelli Branca, the producer of Fernet-Branca, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, and other brands, has created a new company, Branca USA, to handle U.S. importing duties for its brands beginning in early 2019. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 10, 2018News Briefs for December 10, 2018
•In case you missed it, Altria, the parent company of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates as well as Marlboro, on Friday announced a $1.8 billion investment in Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 10, 2018Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 10, 2018
•Craft brewing powerhouse New Belgium Brewing has released the first in its new Up Next series, Brut IPA (6.7%-abv), now available nationwide. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 10, 2018News Alert: Altria Makes $1.8 Billion Investment in Cannabis
Altria, the parent company of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marlboro, has announced a $1.8 billion investment in Canadian cannabis company Cronos Group. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 7, 2018Interview, Part 1: Wente Family Estates President Amy Hoopes
Livermore, California-based Wente Family Estates has annual volume of about 650,000 cases in the U.S., excluding its private label production, with key brands including Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, and Entwine. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 7, 2018Edrington Names McCroskie As New CEO
Edrington has announced that longtime CEO Ian Curle is stepping down in March 2019, after 32 years with the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 7, 2018
