Monthly Archives: June 2016

Brown-Forman Net Jumps 56% as Fiscal 2016 Sales Ease 2%

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. said net sales for fiscal 2016, ended April 30, were $4.011 billion, a 2% decrease from the prior fiscal year’s sales.  The company blamed foreign exchange for the sales decline, saying that without ForEx impact, the company’s sales … Continue reading →

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Newsweek Names Brown-Forman ‘Greenest’ Bev/Al Company

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

In 2014 Brown-Forman set new, more aggressive environmental sustainability goals focused on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, sending zero waste to landfill, and increasing the efficiency of water use and wastewater discharges. The result:  The company has just been named … Continue reading →

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Sokol Blosser Extends Evolution Line with Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Sokol Blosser Winery expanded its Evolution line with the launch of a fourth nationally available offering, Evolution Pinot Noir. Evolution 2014 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (SRP: $20) is the first nationally-distributed, single-varietal wine under the Evolution label. This wine is … Continue reading →

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Bulldog Gin Creates Americas Division, Names Chester Brandes Head

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bulldog London Dry Gin, which is believed to be the world’s fastest growing gin, created a new business unit responsible for the development and execution of the brand’s commercial strategy in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, … Continue reading →

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Penna. Legislators Send Privatization Compromise to Governor

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The Pennsylvania House passed, 157-31, and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf a partial privatization bill that makes sweeping changes in the way beer and wine are sold in the state.  But legislators were calling the measure “liquor modernization” to signal … Continue reading →

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Sailor Jerry Launches a Black Bottle with Pin-Up Art

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

 Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum launches a limited-edition black bottle.  The rollout begins this month and will be available nationally by July 4.  Retail: $15.99. Steeped in the patriotic history authentic to the rum, the bottle features iconic artwork from the … Continue reading →

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