Monthly Archives: March 2018

DOJ to Court: Approve the ABI-SABMiller Merger Now

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

It has been nearly two years since Anheuser-Busch InBev reached a 10-year deal with the Justice Department that would

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NIH Sought Funds from Alcohol Industry for Moderate Drinking Study

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And it got them, according to a report in The New York Times.  The $100 million study was largely funded by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Carlsberg. The donations went to the Foundation for the NIH, a nongovernmental … Continue reading →

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Coppercraft Distillery Launches Canned Cocktails

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

And became the first Michigan distiller to do so with its version of a Gin & Tonic.

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Diageo, A-B Honored at North American Effie Awards

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo‘s “Whiskey 5” point-of-purchase program was awarded a Silver trophy in the Category/Aisle Evolution category.  Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Lima-a-Rita was a finalist in the competition for its Bodeg-a-Rita campaign.

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Who & What –

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits promoted Greg Rabinovich to Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Company’s business for the Atlantic Division, replacing Steve Taylor. The Atlantic Division is Southern Glazer’s dedicated selling division for Constellation Brands. He has been … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

2,000-Year-Old Liquor Unearthed from Ancient Tomb in Western China Archaeologists have unearthed a bronze kettle containing liquor

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