News Briefs for June 13, 2014

•Diageo has unveiled Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend, the latest limited release from the Canadian whisky brand that celebrates its history tied to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Canada in 1939. Continue reading →

News Briefs for May 13, 2014

•Anheuser-Busch InBev is rolling out a new global campaign in support of its Stella Artois beer brand. Continue reading →

New Zealand Wines Thrive Stateside, Led By Super-Premium Brands

New Zealand wine imports continue to gain ground in the U.S., with much of the segment’s growth concentrated in the premium-and-above range. Continue reading →

Canadian Whisky’s Top Players Take Share, Boosted By Flavored Offerings

Canadian whisky has been slowly yet steadily picking up steam in the U.S. market, accelerating from 0.2% growth in 2012 to 1.0% in 2013, according to Impact Databank. Continue reading →

As Growth Slows, Imported Vodka Marketers Fight Off Rival Categories With Innovation Flurry

As America’s whisk(e)y boom continues and domestic offerings such as New Amsterdam and Tito’s dominate growth in the vodka category, imported vodka’s meteoric rise has slowed considerably. Continue reading →

News Briefs for March 27, 2014

•Aiming to bolster Accolade Wines’ international business, owner CHAMP Private Equity has secured a US$300 million loan for the wine group. Continue reading →