Monthly Archives: May 2018

BND Scoop: DTC Shipments, Value Up 20% YTD Through April

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

… with Sonoma up a stunning 30% and Oregon in the mid-20s, Cormier told us.  “We think that trend will continue,” he said,

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Miller Lite Swings to Growth

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Miller Lite has now booked 15 consecutive quarters of share growth in the premium lights segment, was up 0.9% in sales dollars on a

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Tequila Rose Debuts Temperature-Taking Label

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Tequila Rose announces its latest innovation, a temperature-sensitive thermochromatic label featuring roses that change color

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Sicilian Wineries Step Up Production to Meet U.S. Demand

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

In the last three years, producers across Sicily have tripled the acreage dedicated to harvesting red and white grapes under the

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Virginia ABC Stores Accept Smartphone Payments

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority store customers who use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and other

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“Patrón Perfectionists Global Cocktail Competition” Under Way

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. Bartender’s Guild announced the “2018 Perfectionists Cocktail Competition” sponsored by Patrón Spirits Co. The fourth year of

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