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Daily Archive: August 6, 2019

Beam Suntory Sales Rise By Mid-Single Digits In First Half, Led By Bourbon, Tequila Brands

Driven by gains in American whiskey and Tequila, Beam Suntory saw its U.S. sales climb by mid-single digits in its fiscal first half through June. Continue reading →

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Trade Groups Warn Of Job Losses If Imported Wine, Spirits Tariffs Move Forward

U.S. trade groups including the Distilled Spirits Council, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, The Wine Institute, and others are urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) not to impose tariffs on European Union spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic beer, all of which are included on a preliminary list of products targeted by the U.S. in its dispute with the E.U. over aircraft subsidies. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 6, 2019

•Wilson Daniels has added Châteauneuf-du-Pape Estate Domaine de Beaurenard to its national import portfolio. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 6, 2019

•Madison, Wisconsin’s Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. has launched its third canned cocktail, a Mojito. Continue reading →

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With Sales Rising, Aphria Eyes Potential Play For CannTrust

After posting robust sales growth for its fiscal year ended in May, Canadian cannabis producer Aphria has expansion on its mind. Continue reading →

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Cannabis Briefs for August 6, 2019

•Los Angeles, California-based Natural Hemp Company is launching Day One, a line of flavored sparkling waters infused with CBD. Continue reading →

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