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Daily Archive: October 29, 2020

Mauricio Vergara Named President And COO Of Patrón

Bacardi Ltd has appointed company veteran Mauricio Vergara as president and COO of Patrón, as it looks to capitalize on surging growth for the Tequila category both in the U.S. and globally. Continue reading →

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Exclusive: Kim Crawford Unveils “Illuminate” Range Of Low-Calorie Wines

Constellation Brands is looking to expand the consumption occasions for its New Zealand-based Kim Crawford wine brand with a new lower-calorie line of wines called Illuminate. Continue reading →

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Incoming CEO David Dearie On The Ste. Michelle Game Plan

On Tuesday, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced that industry veteran and former Treasury Wine Estates CEO David Dearie will become its next chief executive on November 1, replacing the retiring Jim Mortensen. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for October 29, 2020

•Chopin Imports is bringing Ron Carúpano rum to the U.S. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 29, 2020

•St. Louis-based brewer Schlafly Beer has launched Wintery Haze, the latest seasonal from the brewery. Continue reading →

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