Monthly Archives: May 2018

In Wake of Molson Coors Earnings, AB-InBev Shares Fall

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev shares fell 3% today to a multi-year low in the wake of a dismal first quarter earnings report from Molson

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Diageo Shakes Up North American Leadership

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Ed Pilkington, currently Chief Marketing Officer, Diageo Europe, was named  Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Diageo North America, succeeding James Thompson.  Claudia Schubert, currently General Manager, Diageo Continental Europe and Russia, will assume the reins as President U.S. Spirits & … Continue reading →

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Abeja Winery, Inn Sold

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

A new ownership group with local ties, which includes Columbia Hospitality CEO and founder John Oppenheimer, Arnie Prentice of USI Kibble & Prentice, as well as Ken and Ginger Harrison, who founded Abeja in 2000, has purchased The Inn and … Continue reading →

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Braven Brewing Taps Gasko & Meyer for Distribution

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Braven Brewing Co., Brooklyn, NY, signed Gasko & Meyer to distribute their beers throughout the Hudson Valley and Capital

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Diageo Acquires Ultra-Premium Mezcal

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo said it acquired Pierde Almas, an artisan ultra-premium mezcal brand.  Diageo said it will continue to develop the mezcal category in Mexico and abroad, while maintaining Pierde Almas’

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Gregory White PR Change Names, Expands Services

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Gregory White PR, which has represented several bev/al clients, has a new name:  Gregory + Vine.

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