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Daily Archive: March 15, 2016

Campari’s $760 Million Deal For Grand Marnier Shakes Up The Liqueur Market

The U.S. market’s top super-premium liqueur brand has a new owner. Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Gallo, Constellation Claim Nearly Half Of Domestic Wine’s “Hot Brands”

It’s no secret that E.&J. Gallo Winery and Constellation Brands are powerhouses in the U.S. wine market. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 15, 2016

•The Fresh Market retail chain has agreed to be acquired by private equity Apollo Global Management for $1.36 billion, a 24% premium over the company’s Friday closing price. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 15, 2016

•Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery has acquired Tampa, Florida-based Cigar City Brewing for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Grand Marnier Sold To Campari For $760 Million

Gruppo Campari is poised to gain control of venerable French liqueur brand Grand Marnier through a friendly takeover. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 15, 2016