Monthly Archives: June 2018

Horizon to Rep John Drew Brands in Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Joel Whitaker

John Drew Brands, Miami, signed Horizon Beverage Group to represent it in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Founded by Jonathan Drew in 2015, John Drew Brands portfolio currently offers three premium spirits – Brixton Mash Destroyer, Dove Tale Rum, and John … Continue reading →

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Castle Brands Sales Rise 16% to Record, But Firm Posts a Loss

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Joel Whitaker

Net sales jumped 16.3% to a record $89.9 million for fiscal 2018, and net profit from operation soared 120.2% to $4.2 million.  But the company recorded interest expense of $3.8 million, nearly three times its interest expense in 2017.  As … Continue reading →

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French Blue Rosé Signs Vintage Wine for Distribution

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Joel Whitaker

French Blue Rosé was founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Roger Scommegna and winemaker Stephanie Rivin.  Scommegna is founder/partner of Three Thieves wines, owner of the Boonville Hotel, and proprietor of Anderson Valley’s Signal Ridge Vineyard, where Stephanie Rivin is winemaker. … Continue reading →

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Wilson Daniel’s to Import Val di Suga Brunello

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The agreement was effective June 1. “We are thrilled to celebrate this partnership with Val di Suga with a seamless transition into our portfolio of the most sought-after

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MillerCoors Donates 25,000 Cans of Water to Southern Iowa

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The water went to residents of eight counties who were affected by a massive boil order, issued 11 days ago after parts failed at the

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A ‘Whey’ to Make Vodka

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Smaller cheese makers are exploring diversifying into spirits. That’s one very efficient way to dispose of whey.  Getting rid of whey is a huge problem for cheese makers.  As much as 90%

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