Monthly Archives: February 2020

Diageo Opens New North American Headquarters in Lower Manhattan

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The new facility at 3 World Trade Center was designed with wellness in mind, featuring height-adjustable sit-stand desks and a floor plan that encourages movement throughout

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Heineken CEO to Step Down; Dolf van den Brink to Succeed van Boxmeer

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

After 11 years at the helm of Heineken N.V., Jean-François van Boxmeer will yield the CEO title to Dolf van den Brink, currently President Asia Pacific region and

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Trump Seeks 6% Boost in Trade Rep’s Budget Oversee China, USMCA Deals

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A second Trump Administration will mean a continued focus on trade. That became clear when the White House released its proposed fiscal 2021 budget, which

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Why Would Anyone Thinking Big Wine Spenders Know More?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Lulie Halstead writes at Wine Intelligence that “when it comes to the wine knowledge levels of premium wine consumers, I’m sure that the majority, if not all of us,

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Robobank Sees Corporate Venture Capital’s Role Growing in Bev/Al

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Their role is growing because they are doing well, writes Stephen Rannekleiv, lead beverage analyst at Rabobank.  He cites Constellation Brands taking a controlling

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Coleangelo Agency of Record for Argentina’s Trapiche

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Having just been named “New World Winery of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast at their January 2020 Wine Star Awards, Trapiche is the No. 1 Argentinian winery in exports, and

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