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Daily Archive: October 3, 2012

Blockbuster Brands Lead Impact’s “Blue Chip” List

While the vast majority of spirits, wine and beer brands come and go at a rapid pace, the 51 entries on the latest edition of Impact’s “Blue Chip Brands” roster have combined enviable stability with impressive growth. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for October 3, 2012

•A new low-calorie premixed cocktails line, Country Girl, has debuted with three flavors—Lemonade, Peach Sweet Tea and Margarita. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing And Distilling News for October 3, 2012

•Boosted by the thriving craft beer segment, U.S. beer volume’s growth trend turned positive in the first eight months of 2012, rising 1.9% to 141.4 million barrels, according to the Beer Institute. Continue reading →

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