Monthly Archives: September 2020

Pernod Ricard Sales Slide 9.5% in Year, Net Drops 13%

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Pernod Ricard reported net profit fell 13% in fiscal 2020 as Covid-19 took its toll.  Organic sales for fiscal 2020, ended June 30, declined 9.5% (-8%, reported).  Sales in the Americas eased 6% despite showing “good resilience” in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Cascade to Release New Northwest Sour Ale

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Cascade Brewing, Portland,  announced the upcoming release of Framboise Northwest 2019, a brand-new Northwest Sour Ale project. Framboise Northwest will be available in draft kegs and in 500ml champagne bottles with a cork and wire hood starting Friday, Sept. 4. … Continue reading →

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Homebody Economy Continues: Nielsen

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Some 60% of households expect their routines to remain altered for at least the next four months, Nielsen said. Premiumization within off-premise alcohol isn’t slowing down, and has in fact accelerated during COVID weeks, Nielsen said. However, when it comes … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Gains Don’t Offset On-Premise Losses

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

To be sure, says Danelle Kosmal, vp-beverage alcohol at Nielsen, there has been a significant shift in volume volume from on-premise channels which has exaggerated growth rates for off premise alcohol, but not enough to make up for total losses in on-premise … Continue reading →

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TTB Adds Royal Slope to Washington State’s AVAs

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Royal Slope is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington State. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for Royal Slope today, Sept. 2, 2020, to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing … Continue reading →

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Smithworks Vodka Sweeps Features Blake Shelton

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Blake Shelton and American-made Smithworks Vodka are seeking the nation’s best Bloody Mary recipe with the launch of a national contest. Through Sept. 30, consumers can show off their best Bloody Mary cocktail recipe to be named the official Bloody … Continue reading →

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