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Exclusive: Tequila’s Rise Driven By 100%-Agave Entries While Cuervo Struggles

Driven by the continuing expansion of the 100%-agave segment, the U.S. Tequila market continues to carve out solid growth. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 21, 2014

News Briefs for February 25, 2014

The Wine Group has tapped New Orleans-based Sazerac Co. to take over global marketing and distribution for three of the California company’s spirits brands. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 25, 2014

Tougher Global Conditions Slow Diageo’s First Half Results, But U.S. Delivers 6% Growth

Challenging conditions in key emerging markets like China tempered Diageo’s results for the six months through December, its fiscal first half, but a robust 6% advance in the U.S. market helped its overall net sales rise 2% to £5.9 billion ($9.7b) for the period. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 30, 2014

Diageo Is Bullish On DeLeón, But Is Also Open To More Tequila Deals

Diageo North America president Larry Schwartz is intent on quickly replacing the profitability lost with the departure of Jose Cuervo from the company’s Tequila portfolio, and while he’s extremely bullish on the prospects of both Don Julio and new acquisition DeLeón, he says that more moves may soon be on the way. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 9, 2014

Diddy, Driving Force Behind Cîroc’s Success, Said To Be Partnering With DeLeón Tequila

The New York Post has reported that entertainment mogul Diddy has entered into an alliance with upscale DeLeón Tequila. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 31, 2013

Cîroc, Crown Royal, Ketel One Propel Diageo NA To 5% Sales Growth In First Quarter

Diageo’s continued strong growth in the U.S. market helped offset a marked slowdown in Asia in the company’s fiscal first quarter ended September 30. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 17, 2013

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