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News Briefs for February 18, 2014
•Delicato Family Vineyards has introduced a new millennial-targeted California wine brand, Belle Ambiance, into national distribution. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 18, 2014Japanese Whisky Sees Opportunity As Consumers Explore New Spirits Options
Consumer enthusiasm for whiskies has created new opportunities for origins beyond Scotland, the U.S. and Ireland—and Japanese whisky is looking to benefit from the trend. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 6, 2014North American Whiskies Propel Beam To 4% Sales Growth In 2013
In what will likely be its final full year as an independent company, Beam Inc. achieved reported net sales growth of 4%, to a record $2.55 billion, in calendar 2013. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 5, 2014Biggest Beam Shareholder Slashes Stake
Activist investor Bill Ackman has slashed his stake in Beam Inc. following news of Suntory’s planned $16 billion acquisition of Beam. Continue reading →
Posted in News on February 3, 2014News Briefs for January 21, 2014
•Proximo Spirits has introduced a new whiskey brand—Tincup American Whiskey—into select U.S. markets. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 21, 2014News Briefs for January 17, 2014
•Suntory’s proposed $16 billion acquisition of Beam Inc. is being targeted by at least two lawsuits brought by Beam shareholders, both of which assert that Beam’s board has accepted a price that undervalues the company. Continue reading →
Posted in News on January 17, 2014
