Monthly Archives: October 2017

Heineken Brand Volume Lags in US, But Up 8.9% in Americas

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

But Heineken NV’s consolidated beer volume was up only 2.9% in the Americas region on an organic basis, the company said in a trading update this morning. 

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Loch Lomond Appoints Stoli Group USA as U.S. Importer

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Stoli will begin by expanding the footprint of Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia whiskies in the U.S. Colin Matthews, President & CEO of Loch Lomond Group commented: “The strength of the Loch Lomond brands and our

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Campari Taps Zoe Saldana to Star in Short Film

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Saldana, the globally renowned star of the Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy film franchises, is featured in “The Legend of the red Hand,” a short produced by Stefano Solima.  It tells the journey of Mia Parc, played by an … Continue reading →

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Fantesca Estate to Donate 25% of Sales to Fire Relief

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Fantesca Estate & Winery will donate 25% of sales of its 2014 All Great Things ‘Hope’ Red Blend to the Napa Valley Community Foundation, which will distribute the funds through

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Pyramid Brewing Launches Blazermania IPA

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a tip of the hat to the Portland Trail Blazers, the city’s National Basketball Association team. The packaging showcases 45 years of Trail Blazer spirit, bringing

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George Washington’s Distillery Sparks 778% Jump in Rye Whiskey Volume, 900% Increase in Sales

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

      The reconstructed George Washington’s Distillery is being credited with soaring rye whiskey sales for the entire industry. The distillery opened 10 years ago, after a major reconstruction effort led by the Distilled Spirits Council.   Since

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