Yearly Archive: 2019
U.S. Targets E.U. Wines And Spirits With Expanded Tariff Threat
The U.S. continues to widen its list of European wines and spirits targeted for tariffs as part of the trade dispute initially triggered by illegal E.U. subsidies to Airbus. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 12, 2019News Briefs for December 12, 2019
•Japan’s Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. has launched two limited-edition, single malt whiskies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nikka’s Miyagikyo Distillery. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 12, 2019Whiskies, Tequila Drive Steady U.S. Progress For Diageo
Whiskies and Tequila continue to spur Diageo’s U.S. gains as it looks to seed growth in new occasions, consumer bases, and markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2019News Briefs for December 11, 2019
•Trademark disputes involving Scotch whisky aren’t uncommon, but it’s usually the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) pursuing non-Scotch companies for misuse of protected terms like “Highland.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2019Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 11, 2019
•U.S. craft beer production is on pace to rise about 4% for calendar 2019, according to the Brewers Association, decelerating slightly from a 5% increase last year. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 11, 2019Klein To Take The Reins At Canopy, As Constellation Exerts Control
With the announcement that Constellation CFO David Klein will become CEO of Canopy Growth in January, Constellation is looking to tighten the ship at the cannabis group and protect its $4 billion investment in the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 10, 2019