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Daily Archive: May 9, 2016

Wine Spectator: eBay Decides It’s Time To Sell Wine

EBay has become the latest e-commerce business to launch a major wine initiative, announcing eBay Wine and its 10,000 selections in recent days. Continue reading →

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Ruben Rodriguez, Former Bacardi Chairman, Dies At 79

Ruben Rodriguez, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Bacardi Ltd., died May 5 at the age of 79. Continue reading →

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Campari Achieves Double-Digit Growth In Q1, Propelled By Shipments Phasing

Italy’s Gruppo Campari enjoyed impressive sales growth in the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2016, but the company said that was partially due to shipments phasing which is expected to reverse itself over the course of the year. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for May 9, 2016

•Mezcal brand Viejo Indecente has extended its range with the launch of a new offering called Ensamble. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 9, 2016

•Ballast Point, the California craft brewer acquired by Constellation recently for $1 billion, is rolling out its Watermelon Dorado Double IPA in 12-ounce cans across the country. Continue reading →

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