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Daily Archive: March 17, 2016

Impact Seminar Snapshot: Diageo, Bacardi, William Grant Firmly Focused On Future

Diageo, Bacardi and William Grant & Sons market some of the most established and best-known spirits brands in the world. However, in addressing attendees at last week’s 40th annual Impact Seminar, top executives from all three companies stressed the need to embrace change as a core element for achieving success in today’s drinks market. Continue reading →

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TTB Offers Clarification On Recent Tied-House Ruling

After handing down guidance last month related to tied-house laws—in response to queries on Kroger’s plan to allow Southern Wine & Spirits to oversee its shelf displays—the TTB has issued further clarification with a set of frequently asked questions and answers. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for March 17, 2016

•Single malt Scotch brands Highland Park and Laphroaig each have new whiskies coming to market, Whisky Advocate reports. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for March 17, 2016

•Detroit, Michigan’s Atwater Brewery has partnered with Texas-based Flemish Fox Brewery & Craftworks to open a new collaboration brewery in Flemish Fox’s home market of Austin. Continue reading →

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