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News Briefs for February 24, 2012

•Oregon’s wine industry is expecting sales growth of between 7%-11% in 2012, according to research commissioned by the Oregon Wine Board. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 24, 2012

Beam’s New Red Stag Flavors Hit The Market

As reported by Shanken News Daily back in October, Beam Inc. is now rolling out two new line extensions to its Red Stag flavored Bourbon whiskey franchise. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 23, 2012

Skinnygirl To Launch Line Of California Wines

Next month, Beam Inc. will launch three new low-calorie California wines under the Skinnygirl brand umbrella, Wine Spectator reports. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 17, 2012

Pershing Square’s Stake In Beam Valued At Around $1.13 Billion

Beam Inc.’s largest shareholder, Pershing Square Capital Management, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, held 20.8 million shares worth about $1.13 billion, or roughly one-eighth of Beam’s current market capitalization, at the close of last year, according to a recent filing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 15, 2012

Beam Sales Rise 8% To $2.3 Billion In Full-Year 2011

Beam Inc., reporting its first yearly results since it began trading as a stand-alone entity apart from the former Fortune Brands conglomerate last fall, said comparable net sales rose 8% to $2.3 billion in 2011. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 3, 2012

News Briefs for February 1, 2012

Castle Brands is introducing a new ultra-premium Knappogue Castle Irish whiskey offering this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 1, 2012

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