Exclusive news and research on the wine, spirits and beer business

Daily Archive: July 8, 2019

Rum’s Top Players Look To Expand Occasions And Premiumize The Category

Total rum volumes declined 1% to 22.6 million cases in the U.S. last year, according to Impact Databank. Overall, 10 of the top 15 rum brands in the market lost volume last year, and the category has fallen by about 1 million cases since 2010. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2019

Beam Suntory In Clean-Up Mode After Massive Warehouse Fire

Following a massive fire at its Versailles, Kentucky warehouse last week, Beam Suntory says it’s focused on minimizing the environmental impact of the blaze. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2019

News Briefs for July 8, 2019

•Constellation Brands has launched Crafters Union canned wines and will promote the brand through a new partnership with the NFL. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2019

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for July 8, 2019

•Missouri-based Saint Louis Brewery, maker of Schlafly Beer, has named Fran Caradonna as its new CEO. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 8, 2019