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Daily Archive: July 2, 2025

Constellation’s Reshaped Wine & Spirits Portfolio Rises 2% In First Quarter

Constellation Brands saw overall sales decline 4% organically to $2.5 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended in May, weighed down by slowing beer sales and large divestitures on the wine and spirits side over the past year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2025

Shaw-Ross Adds Sebastiani Brands To Distribution Portfolio

Florida-based Shaw-Ross International Importers has announced a new partnership with Sonoma Bespoke—the custom wine producer led by Donny Sebastiani as chairman—which will bring the Sebastiani Next Episode portfolio into Shaw-Ross’s distribution network. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2025

William Grant Closes Deal For The Famous Grouse

William Grant & Sons has closed its previously announced acquisition of the Famous Grouse and Naked Malt Scotch whisky brands from Edrington for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2025

News Briefs for July 2, 2025

•Moët Hennessy’s Glenmorangie has been named the official whisky of Formula 1 racing, with the partnership kicking off with a new ad from actor Harrison Ford. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 2, 2025