Concha y Toro Posts Flat U.S. Sales In First Half
Chile’s Viña Concha y Toro saw flat U.S. sales of $73 million in the first half of the year amid a slowdown in the second quarter, which the company said was due to “declines in non-premium segments caused by tariff policy announcements, as well as seasonal promotions that will be observed in the second half of the year.” Viña Concha y Toro has annual U.S. volume of 3.2 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
News Briefs for August 11, 2025
- Texas-based Garrison Brothers has partnered with Southern Glazer’s on a national distribution agreement. The deal signals an expansion opportunity for the Bourbon distiller, whose portfolio includes eight different expressions that are in national distribution. Continue reading →
Suntory Sees Slower First Half, Eyes Further Growth In RTDs
Japan’s Suntory Holdings saw its global beverage alcohol business slip 2.4% in sales terms to approximately $3.3 billion excluding liquor taxes in the first half of the year, as growth in its domestic market couldn’t fully offset slower economic conditions in the U.S. and Europe. Suntory Global Spirits ranks as the fourth-largest U.S. spirits player by volume at 22.4 million cases, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2025Palm Bay Expands Partnership With Regal In California
Palm Bay International is deepening its partnership with Jackson family-owned Regal Wine Co. in the California market. Under a new deal, Regal will handle Palm Bay’s big-selling labels like Cavit, Roscato, and Gunpowder Irish Gin across the Golden State. Continue reading →
Wine Spectator: How High Will Tariffs Go On Imported Wine?
Prices for many imported wines are about to go even higher. President Donald J. Trump’s new higher tariff rates for many nations went into effect just after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 7. And that means that prices will likely rise on many popular wines on U.S. stores shelves. How high will they go? That’s a lot less clear. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2025News Briefs for August 8, 2025
- Casa Azul Orgánico has named Breakthru Beverage as the Tequila brand’s new California distributor. The move expands the partnership between the companies, which are already aligned in Nevada and Missouri. Continue reading →
