Monthly Archives: August 2017

Ardagh Opens Office in Napa

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The new office at 550 Gateway Dr., Suite 80, Napa, Calif., is intended to better service the company’s Ardagh Direct customers. Ardagh Direct was launched in January to give wineries of all sizes west of the Rocky Mountains the option … Continue reading →

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Beam Suntory U.S. Sales Up Mid-Single-Digits

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beam Suntory Inc.’s comparable sales increased at a mid-single-digit rate in the first half, parent company Suntory Inc. reports.  Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark demonstrated double-digit global growth driven by rising consumer demand and favorable share trends across key markets, … Continue reading →

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Miller Leads Bev/Al Firms in ‘Intimacy’ with Consumers

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A survey by MBLM, which describes itself as “the brand intimacy agency,” found Miller led all beverage alcohol brands in terms on “intimacy” – how they connect emotionally with consumers.  Miller’s score was 31.4, followed by Budweiser at 23.2, and … Continue reading →

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Bacardi to Expand Tree Planting Program to 5 Additional States

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardi Inc.’s “Buy-a-Bottle-Plant-a-Tree” campaign to restore forests in Idaho resulted in sales of 3,585 cases of Bacardí Superior, Bacardí Gold, and Bacardí Select rum were sold in 65 Idaho retail stores during the two-month “Help Protect our Forests” promotion throughout … Continue reading →

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New Belgium Brewing Cancels Tour de Fat in Denver

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The brewer received a lot of blowback from changes that included first-time paid entry, a venue change and cancellation of the bike parade. “We moved to a paid model this year to bring in bigger bands and expand our philanthropic … Continue reading →

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Chase International to Rep Stillhouse in Travel Retail, Caribbean

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Chase International, Inc., was appointed the distribution partner for Stillhouse whiskey for the US Travel Retail and Caribbean markets.

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