Tag Archive: France
U.S. Wine Market Set To Eclipse France In 2012
If current trends continue, the U.S. will surpass France in 2012 to become the world’s largest wine consuming nation by volume. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 22, 2011W.J. Deutsch Finding Success In Struggling French Category By Tapping New Consumers
While French wine has struggled in the U.S. market amid the economic downturn, W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd.—long one of the category’s biggest players—has enjoyed solid growth from its French portfolio, which includes the Georges Duboeuf range and fast-rising HobNob ($9.99-$10.99 per 750-ml.) and Patch Block ($7.99), as well as an array of other brands. In 2010, the importer’s top six French brands grew by an aggregate 22%, according to Impact Databank. Shanken News Daily recently spoke with Peter Deutsch, the company’s CEO, to gauge how its French wine business was performing amid the market’s challenging conditions. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 21, 2011
