Monthly Archives: April 2021

Gallo Eyes South Carolina for East Coast Bottling, Distribution Center

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The new facility would be a $400 million investment and provide employment for up to 500 people.  But there’s a problem:  Gallo wants to open tasting rooms where people can sample the company’s wines, and that is running into resistance.

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Beam Suntory Details Sustainability Strategy

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The distiller’s sustainability program is called “Proof Positive” and includes these goals: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 50 percent across direct operations by 2030, with an ambition to remove more carbon than is emitted across the entire value chain … Continue reading →

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65% of Bordeaux Vineyards Certified Environmental

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

More than 65% of the Bordeaux vineyards are certified environmental — a new benchmark for the region. Bordeaux also leads all French AOPs in the volume of High Environmental Value (HVE) certifications for their wineries, having accomplished the top level … Continue reading →

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Organic Wines Score 6.2 Points Above Conventional Wines

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

And biodynamic wines scored even higher — 5.8 points above organics.  Biodynamic wines scored even higher, reasoned wines did no better, and in some cases worse, than conventional wines. That’s the conclusion of an analysis of the ratings of more … Continue reading →

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SGWS to Distribute Canopy Growth’s CBD Beverage Portfolio

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”) which is 38.6%-owned by Constellation Brands, said Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) will distribute its U.S. portfolio of CBD-infused beverages. This partnership announcement follows the recent launch of –Quatreau,  Canopy’s first line of CBD-infused … Continue reading →

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Madre Mezcal Raises $3 Million in a Series A Round

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Madre Mezcal, named the fastest growing mezcal brand in America, has raised $3 million to apply the brand’s successful growth strategy to new products and new markets. The Series A round was led by Room 9, a New York City-based venture … Continue reading →

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