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ABI U.S. Volume Falls 2.3%, But Sales Rise 1.8%; Globally, Best Quarter in 5 Years

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports U.S. sales grew 1.8% even though volume declined 1.8%.  U.S. market share continued to erode, falling 55 basis points in the second quarter alone. U.S. results would have been worse if the brewer’s above-core portfolio hadn’t performed so … Continue reading →

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Becle Volume Up 6.4%, Sales Up 3.8% in Quarter

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Becke S.A.B. reports sales rose 6.4% on an underlying basis to 5.6 million cases and net sales were up 3.8% in the second quarter.  Net profit in the second quarter fell 40.9%. Net sales in Mexico increased 11.6% on an … Continue reading →

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3 Badge Beverage Extends Pasote Tequila with New Extra Añejo

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

3 Badge Beverage Corp. just introduced Pasote Extra Añejo, a new, high-end tequila. Pasote is sold in select U.S. markets by the company’s spirits division, 3 Badge Mixology, which has now released four Pasote artisan tequilas made from estate-grown blue agave … Continue reading →

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CBrands Takes Minority Stake in Woman-Owned Montanya Distillers

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The investment was made through Constellation Brands Ventures’ Focus on Female Founders program which makes meaningful investments in female-founded and female-led businesses doing disruptive and innovative work across beverage alcohol.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Karen Hoskin is Founder, President and CEO … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Awarded Market Promotion Funds to Ease Tariff Impact

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said it was awarded an additional $400,000 through USDA’s Agricultural Trade Program (ATP), and will use the money  to conduct export promotion initiatives, such as market research, media campaigns and in-market promotions … Continue reading →

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Hood River Debuts Easy Rider Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Easy Rider has roots in Oregon and was acquired by Hood River Distillers in 2018 to broaden its premium spirits portfolio. Before reintroducing the brand to consumers, Hood River opted to change the liquid to a four-year old Kentucky Straight … Continue reading →

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