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Daily Archive: August 30, 2017

Exclusive: Frescobaldi To Depart Folio, Naming Shaw-Ross And Vintus As Its New U.S. Importers

After a two-decade partnership with the Mondavi family, Italy’s Frescobaldi is shaking up its U.S. route to market, splitting its portfolio and aligning with two new importers: Shaw-Ross International and Vintus Wines. Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman’s U.S. Sales Rise 5% In First Quarter

Brown-Forman reported an underlying net sales rise of 6% to $723 million for its fiscal first quarter ended in July, with the company’s American whiskey portfolio continuing to make gains. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 30, 2017

•Stoli Group USA’s Kentucky Owl is entering the rye category. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 30, 2017

•San Antonio’s Rebecca Creek Distillery has named Pernod Ricard veteran Howard Jeffery as chief operating officer. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 30, 2017