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News Briefs for September 13, 2016

•Delicato Family Wines is looking to boost its offering at the fast-rising above-$20 tier. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 13, 2016

Top Spirits Brands Enjoy Strong First Half As Tito’s Surge Continues

The U.S. spirits market’s top 50 brands enjoyed a strong first half of this year, with aggregate growth of 4.4% in control states, according to NABCA, and a 3.9% gain in IRI channels. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 30, 2016

China’s Consumers Flock To Imported Wines

Imported wines are booming in China, up 44% to 62 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 19, 2016

Empire Strikes Back, Extending Partnership With Moët Hennessy USA In New York

Moët Hennessy USA has extended its alliance with Empire Merchants via a long-term contract for the New York market, giving Empire a boost six months after the distributor was dealt a severe blow with the loss of the Bacardi business. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 26, 2016

News Briefs for July 11, 2016

•Diageo-controlled Indian spirits group United Spirits Ltd. has alleged that its former chairman, Vijay Mallya, was involved with “improper transactions” that diverted funds from the company totaling $183 million. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 11, 2016

Rum Giants Bacardi And Captain Morgan Double Down On Millennial Appeal

Despite attempts to fuel volume growth and jumpstart premiumization trends, the rum category has failed to make meaningful progress in the U.S. market, declining by 1.8% to 23 million cases last year, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 5, 2016

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