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Monthly Archive: May 2012

Craft Brewers Expand Capacity At A Rapid Pace

For U.S. craft brewers in the current economy, the beer glass is neither half full nor half empty: it’s filling up fast. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 31, 2012

No Big Deals On Horizon For Pernod, Says Pringuet

Pernod Ricard CEO Pierre Pringuet says the French drinks giant will continue to avoid large acquisitions for the foreseeable future, but is open to smaller bolt-on deals in the U.S. and China. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 31, 2012

News Briefs for May 31, 2012

•Washington state’s Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of last November’s voter-approved initiative to privatize liquor sales in the state. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 31, 2012

Eyeing Global Growth, Chivas Brothers To Invest $60 Million Annually In Capacity

Pernod Ricard’s Chivas Brothers unit has announced a raft of capacity investments aimed toward fulfilling its goal of “high single-digit to double-digit value growth” in the coming years. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 30, 2012

Grand Marnier To Release New Cherry Flavor

Grand Marnier today officially unveiled Grand Marnier Cherry ($41.99 a 750-ml.), a new flavor extension reported on exclusively by Shanken News Daily on March 26. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 30, 2012

Campari America Adds McClelland’s Single Malt

Campari America has been named exclusive U.S. importer and distributor for Morrison Bowmore Distillers’ McClelland’s single malt Scotch, effective June 1. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 30, 2012

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