Daily Archive: September 15, 2014
Heineken NV Rejects SABMiller Takeover Bid
Third-ranked global brewer Heineken has rebuffed an acquisition proposal by second-ranked SABMiller, saying it had consulted with its majority shareholder, the Heineken family—which controls slightly more than 50% of voting shares—and deemed the bid “nonactionable.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 15, 2014Exclusive: Myx Fusions Ramping Up Growth In Second Year
Since launching in the U.S. market in mid-2013, Moscato-based cocktail brand Myx Fusions has rapidly gained traction, thanks in part to its affiliation with brand co-owner and pop star Nicki Minaj. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 15, 2014Irish Independent Walsh Whiskey Investing In 500,000-Case Distillery
Independent Irish whiskey producer Walsh Whiskey has begun construction on a new €25 million ($32.3m) production site in County Carlow, Ireland. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 15, 2014Whisky Advocate: The Balcones Controversy
The extraordinary reports coming out of the Balcones distillery in Waco, Texas may yet be seen as the first of many such scenarios as venture capitalists set their sights on the craft distilling industry. Continue reading →
Posted in News on September 15, 2014News Briefs for September 15, 2014
•New York-based Davos Brands, importer and marketer of Ty Ku sake and Zyr vodka, has added a third super-premium brand to its portfolio, The Real McCoy Rum. Continue reading →
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