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Fetzer Making Strong Progress On Core Portfolio, With Growth Led By Bonterra

Editor’s Note: In 2011, Fetzer Vineyards was acquired by Chilean winemaker Viña Concha y Toro, in a $238 million deal with previous owner Brown-Forman. Since then, Concha y Toro has invested considerable resources into revitalizing Fetzer, focusing on quality improvement and innovation, while also adding about 50 new sales and marketing personnel and working hard to reconnect with distributors. SND executive editor David Fleming met with Fetzer global marketing director Rodrigo Maturana to get an update on progress. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2014

Single-Serve Wine Producer Zipz Goes National, Targets 100,000 Cases For 2014

Launched in April 2013, single-serve wine specialists Zipz Wine initially focused distribution on stadiums and other large venues, but as demand for outdoor-friendly, single-serve wines continues to grow, the company’s reach is expanding. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 9, 2014