Daily Archive: February 26, 2025
RNDC CEO Nick Mehall Departs, Bob Hendrickson Becomes Interim Chief
Nick Mehall, the chief executive of second-ranked U.S. wine and spirits distributor Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), is departing the company, with veteran RNDC executive Bob Hendrickson replacing him on an interim basis. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 26, 2025Interview: Disaronno International USA CEO Robert Cullins
Disaronno International USA, the stateside subsidiary of Italy’s Illva Saronno, is known for its namesake liqueur brand, which depleted an estimated 375,000 cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. While introducing newer generations to its flagship label, the importer entered American whiskey via its 2023 acquisition of Maryland-based Sagamore Spirit and is making inroads in other categories with brands like Tia Maria coffee liqueur, Engine Gin, Rabarbaro Zucca, and The Busker Irish Whiskey. SND executive editor Daniel Marsteller spoke with Disaronno International USA chief executive Robert Cullins to hear about the company’s outlook on 2025. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 26, 2025News Briefs for February 26, 2025
- Bacardi’s Patrón has kicked off a “100% Additive-Free Tequila” campaign, a new marketing push focused on educating consumers on the Tequila’s ingredients and lack of additives. Continue reading →
