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Daily Archive: November 4, 2021

News Alert: The Wine Group Takes Minority Stake In Impact “Hot Brand” Rancho La Gloria

The Wine Group has taken a minority stake in MPL Brands, known for its Rancho La Gloria line of wine-based RTDs. Continue reading →

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Interview, Part 2: Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz

In the second part of our interview, Campari Group CEO Bob Kunze-Concewitz discusses the launch of the company’s new high-end Rare unit, as well as M&A opportunities and the Italian spirits player’s aspirations to upweight its presence in key Asian markets.

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Supply Chain Issues Slow Concha y Toro’s Third-Quarter Sales

Concha y Toro saw sales slip 2.9% to approximately $250 million in the three months through September, hampered by the global supply chain crunch, although EBITDA remained positive, up 0.4% to $54 million. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for November 4, 2021

•Compass Box No Name No. 3, Michter’s 20-year-old, and newcomers from Fuji and Blue Run are among the offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest weekly roundup. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for November 4, 2021

•New England neighbors Harpoon Brewery and WhistlePig Whiskey are collaborating on a release for the third year running. Continue reading →

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