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Daily Archive: January 27, 2025

Exclusive Interview, Part 2: Deutsch Family CEO Peter Deutsch And President Mike Dee

In the second part of our interview, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits CEO Peter Deutsch and incoming president Mike Dee—who succeeds Tom Steffanci in the role on April 1—discuss how the company will address current industry challenges to drive its portfolio over the coming year, as well as its stance on potential M&A activity moving forward.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2025

Diageo Denies Report Saying It Could Sell Guinness, Moët Hennessy Stake

Over the weekend Diageo denied a Bloomberg report from Friday that asserted the drinks giant is in the midst of a portfolio review and considering options such as selling Guinness for more than $10 billion and either divesting or raising its current 34% stake in Moët Hennessy. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2025

Reyes Beverage Group Gains Tito’s In California

In case you missed Friday’s news alert, leading beer distributor Reyes Beverage Group will begin handling Tito’s vodka in California effective April 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2025

Exclusive: Banfi And Brother’s Bond Enter Sales Partnership

Banfi Vintners has become the sales agency for Brother’s Bond Bourbon in the U.S. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 27, 2025