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News Briefs for April 16, 2012
•Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) will pay $1.24 billion to acquire majority control of the Dominican Republic’s Cervecería Nacional Dominicana S.A. (CND), makers of the Presidente beer brand, creating what it says will be the leading drinks company in the Caribbean. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 16, 2012News Briefs for April 11, 2012
•Pernod Ricard USA has expanded its Hiram Walker liqueur and Seagram’s gin ranges with the launch of Hiram Walker Whipped Cream liqueur and Seagram’s Pineapple Twisted Gin, respectively. Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 11, 2012News Briefs for April 3, 2012
•Moët Hennessy USA’s Hennessy Cognac has launched a new U.S. campaign entitled “Wild Rabbit.” Continue reading →
Posted in News on April 3, 2012Craft Beer Pioneer Expects Enhanced Presence Of Big Brewers In Category
Founded nearly 25 years ago, the Brooklyn Brewery has emerged as one of the leaders among craft brewers, with sales volume of 140,000 barrels last year and sales revenue of $35 million. Operating out of a recently expanded brewery in the vibrant Williamsburg section of the borough, the brewer—which distributes its beer in the eastern half of the country as well as several markets overseas—is best known for Brooklyn Lager, believed to be among the top three draft beers in New York City. (Additional volume is produced under contract in upstate New York.) Shanken News Daily spoke recently with co-founder Steve Hindy about the company’s successes and challenges. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 30, 2012News Briefs for March 29, 2012
•Diageo is making progress on its bid to acquire an equity stake in Jose Cuervo Tequila, Reuters reports, quoting unnamed sources. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 29, 2012News Briefs for March 19, 2012
•Pernod Ricard USA has unveiled Malibu Sunshine, a citrus-infused addition to its Malibu flavored rum range. Continue reading →
Posted in News on March 19, 2012
