Monthly Archive: July 2019
Cannabis Briefs for July 30, 2019
•Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Jerry Nadler have unveiled a new bill that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, remove it from the controlled substances list, and set up an “Opportunity Trust Fund” to offer grants for community reinvestment and small business loans. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 30, 2019Lee Applbaum Steps Down As CMO Of Patrón And Grey Goose
Lee Applbaum, global CMO of Patrón and Grey Goose at Bacardi Ltd, will resign his position as of August 31. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 30, 2019Campari’s U.S. Sales Surge 11% In First Half
Campari Group enjoyed strong growth across its business in the six months through June, led by a buoyant performance in the U.S., its largest market, accounting for around one-quarter of sales. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 30, 2019News Briefs for July 30, 2019
•Pernod Ricard has launched a new expression in its Glenlivet portfolio, a 14-year-old single malt Scotch whisky finished in Cognac casks. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 30, 2019Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 30, 2019
•The Boston Beer Company saw net revenue jump 23% to $570.1 million in its fiscal first half ended in June. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 30, 2019Interview: Rocco Lombardo, President, Wilson Daniels
Wilson Daniels, the marketer and distributor owned by the Underwood family, has come a long way over the past few years, launching an East Coast wholesale operation and continuing to build its national portfolio of fine wines with a focus on Western Europe. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 29, 2019