Yearly Archive: 2023
News Briefs for December 1, 2023
•New York-based importer Dreyfus Ashby & Co. has added Prunier Cognac to its portfolio of wines and spirits. Continue reading →
Posted in News on December 1, 2023De-Alcoholized Drinks Maintain High Growth Trajectory
Even with low-proof, spirits-based RTDs still booming, total beverage alcohol momentum has slowed quite a bit this year—according to Impact Databank, the overall drinks industry is projected to decline for a second straight year in 2023. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 30, 2023Lawmakers Urge USTR To Help Boost Wine Exports
Over 60 members of Congress, led by California Representative Mike Thompson and Washington Representative Dan Newhouse, have petitioned the U.S. Trade Representative to dedicate additional resources to helping American wineries reach new consumers abroad, particularly in markets like India, China, and Vietnam. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 30, 2023News Briefs for November 30, 2023
•Australia-based Accolade Wines is reintroducing the Banrock Station brand in the U.S. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 30, 2023Pernod Turns To Company Veteran McQuaid To Accelerate U.S. Growth
In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Pernod Ricard North America will begin 2024 with new leadership, as the drinks giant named 25-year company veteran Conor McQuaid as CEO, effective January 1. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 29, 2023On-Premise Boosts Spirits In Control States
The on-premise market for spirits in control states returned to growth in October, rising 3% in volume and 5.9% in value over the prior year, with price/mix at +2.9%. Continue reading →
Posted in News on November 29, 2023