Daily Archive: August 13, 2019
Interview, Part 1: Phillips Distilling CEO Mike Duggan
Minneapolis-based Phillips Distilling Co. has been in transition mode over the past few years, as it looks to boost growth for its Prairie Organic vodka brand while stemming the decline of its much larger UV vodka. Last year, Prairie Organic increased 3.6% to above 100,000 cases, while UV slipped 7% to 700,000 cases, according to Impact Databank. SND associate editor Shane English recently spoke with Phillips CEO Mike Duggan to get an update on those efforts. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2019Diageo To Enter The Cuban Rum Segment With Santiago de Cuba Brand
Diageo is set to enter the Cuban rum segment, agreeing to form a joint venture with state-owned producer Cuba Ron through its Diageo Europe subsidiary. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2019News Briefs for August 13, 2019
•In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Heaven Hill Brands has acquired Black Velvet Canadian whisky from Constellation Brands for $266 million. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2019Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 13, 2019
•Boston Beer has unveiled a new national campaign behind its Truly hard seltzer brand starring actor Keegan-Michael Key. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2019Canada Update, Part 2: Producers Gear Up Ahead Of Legalization 2.0
With edible and drinkable forms of cannabis going legal in Canada later this year, along with vapes and concentrates, producers are ramping up their output and racing to secure their positions in the rapidly evolving market. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 13, 2019Cannabis Briefs for August 13, 2019
•Cannabiniers has launched two new seasonal offerings under its Two Roots cannabis beer brand. Continue reading →
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