Monthly Archives: April 2020

AABI Cuts Dividend to Preserve Cash Amid Sales Volume Decline in Europe, North America

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev looked pretty solid in 2019.  The largest global brewer reported revenue grew 4.3% as healthy volume growth was enhanced by global premiumization and

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‘Status Spirits’ Growing Ahead of Total Spirits Market: ISWR

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A new study by ISWR finds the value of the status spirits market is $8.3bn (excluding baijiu), and increasing at a value compound annual growth rate of 7% (2014-2018),

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Virginia ABC Develops Covid-19 Facility Closure Plan

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) implemented a protocol for facility closures due to Covid-19, based on guidance from the Virginia Department of

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WSET Moves Education Programs Online

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) said it is fast-tracking its investment plans for online delivery of all its qualifications.

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The Interview: How Brown-Forman Is Adjusting to Covid-19

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

We asked Brown-Forman Corp. how the producer of Jack Daniel‘s is coping with the challenges caused by the novel coronavirus.  Here are answers to our questions from

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Which Brands Benefit From an 80% Rise in Spirits Sales?

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have resulted in increased levels of consumer anxiety, according to Robert Passikoff., president of Brand Keys. “A drink provides an

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