Category Archives: Spirits

U.S. Distillers Sales Rise 5.3% in 2019 to High, Gain More Share from Wine, Beer

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Distillers’ sales in the U.S. rose a record 5.3% last year to a record $29 billion, volumes rose 3.3% to a record 239 million cases, and market share advanced to 37.8% of the total

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Moët Hennessy Tells of Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Moët Hennessy is sponsoring a forum in Paris on “Living Soils.”  In his opening address, Philippe Schaus, CEO, said climate change, preservation of the soils, water and energy

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Another Bronfman Enters the Bev/Al Business

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Zeke Bronfman, grandson of Edgar Bronfman Sr. former chairman of Seagram Co., is launching his own company, XED Beverages, while still a student at Williams

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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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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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No Wonder Package Store Operators Oppose Wine or Spirits in Groceries

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

I get it.  I now understand why independent package store operators are so concerned about wine in groceries.

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