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Monthly Archive: October 2021

Cannabis Briefs for October 19, 2021

•In case you missed last Thursday’s news alert, Canadian cannabis giant Canopy Growth has agreed to acquire leading U.S. edibles maker Wana Brands for $297.5 million, pending federal legalization. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 19, 2021

Total Wine COO Troy Rice On The Future Of Retail

Amid a tumultuous period in the drinks business, it’s been heady days for retailers, who have seen rapid expansions of their businesses since 2019, while simultaneously acting to upgrade their e-commerce capabilities to meet the needs of today’s consumer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 18, 2021

French Wines And Spirits Accelerate In The U.S.

After French drinks exports to the U.S. dropped significantly in 2020 due to higher tariffs—whose five-year suspension was announced back in June—shipments have been rebounding strongly in the first two-thirds of this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 18, 2021

News Briefs for October 18, 2021

•Infinium Spirits is launching two new expressions under the Zaya rum brand, Cocobana (40% abv) and Alta Fuerza (57.5% abv), retailing at $30 and $40 respectively. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 18, 2021

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 18, 2021

•Gold Coast Beverage, LLC, a Reyes Beer Division company, has acquired certain distribution rights from Brown Distributing in Southern Florida. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 18, 2021

Cointreau Maintains Double-Digit Pace As On-Premise Recovery Strengthens

As bars and restaurants resume indoor seating and consumer confidence grows, brands that feature in cocktails are welcoming the return to normalcy. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 15, 2021

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