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Fernet-Branca Makes Inroads As Consumers Explore Bitter Taste Profiles

Earlier this year, Italy’s Fratelli Branca, known for its flagship amaro brand Fernet-Branca, launched wholly owned import company Branca USA to take control of its route to market. The shift comes during a period growth for Fernet-Branca driven by rising consumer interest in complex, bitter taste profiles. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 23, 2019

Fratelli Branca Launches Wholly Owned Import Company

Fratelli Branca, the producer of Fernet-Branca, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, and other brands, has created a new company, Branca USA, to handle U.S. importing duties for its brands beginning in early 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2018

Industry Veteran Patrick Piana Named CEO Of Italy’s Fratelli Branca

Longtime spirits industry executive Patrick Piana has been appointed chief executive of Italy’s Fratelli Branca, known for the Fernet Branca, Brancamenta, Punt e Mes, and Carpano brands, among others. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 22, 2018

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for January 12, 2017

•Chopin Imports Ltd. has been tapped as the national sales and distribution agent for Utica, New York-based Adirondack Distilling Company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 12, 2017

Exclusive: Value Growth Among The World’s Top 100 Spirits Brands

Impact’s exclusive report on the world’s 100 most valuable spirits brands in 2014 reveals that the flavor craze that has contributed to vodka’s growth for over a decade has essentially shifted to whiskies and liqueurs. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 12, 2015

Banking On Mixology Trend, Italian Bitters Proliferate In U.S.

After years of stagnant growth, the Italian bitters-liqueurs category is now blossoming in the U.S. market, driven by current mixology trends and maturing consumer palates. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 5, 2015