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Daily Archive: July 14, 2015

Exclusive: Santa Margherita Moving From Terlato To Wholly-Owned U.S. Import Company

Santa Margherita, one of the U.S. market’s top-selling super-premium wine brands, is leaving longtime importer Terlato Wines to join a U.S. marketing arm created by brand-owner Santa Margherita Wine Group. Continue reading →

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Diageo NA Names New CMO As McDonough Departs

Just days after naming current CFO Deirdre Mahlan as its new North America president, replacing the retiring Larry Schwartz, Diageo has announced that James Thompson will lead its North American marketing efforts as chief marketing and innovation officer. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 14, 2015

•California’s Montalvo Spirits has named industry veteran Dave Stringfellow chief operating officer. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 14, 2015

•New Mexico-based Santa Fe Brewing has introduced Santa Fe Gold, a new year-round entry. Continue reading →

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