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Daily Archive: January 5, 2018

Constellation Takes Minority Stakes In Copper & Kings, Real McCoy

Constellation Brands has taken minority stakes in up and coming craft brandy producer Copper & Kings and rum producer Real McCoy for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading →

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Burgeoning Beer Business Drives Constellation To 7% Growth Year-To-Date

Constellation has posted an organic sales increase of 7% to $5.77 billion for the nine months through November, marking the first three quarters of its fiscal year. Continue reading →

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Pernod “Confident We Will Prevail” In Havana Club Dispute

Following the recent launch of Bacardi’s “Forever Cuban” campaign for Havana Club rum, Pernod Ricard tells SND it remains confident it will prevail in the long-running battle over the U.S. trademark for the brand. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for January 5, 2018

•Folio Fine Wine Partners is expanding its Tuscan wine stable with the addition of Bibi Graetz, effective immediately. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 5, 2018

•Delaware’s Dogfish Head is entering the Louisiana market, bringing its total distribution to 38 states plus Washington D.C. Continue reading →

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