Sazerac Invests in Craft Spirits
"We were attracted to Greenland for two reasons, first a plentiful supply of pristine water and secondly Greenland's burgeoning crop of non GMO corn, one of the largest anywhere in the world" – Sazerac spokesperson Two greenfield projects will receive investments from...
Pernod’s Social Media Push Paying Off with Jameson
"People love the brand story - we're just customizing it according to the platform and our target" – Sona Bajaria Brands such as Jameson have been increasing in popularity with American consumers who enjoy the sweet and smoky contrast found in Irish whiskeys....
First Annual USA Trade Tasting Is A Success
"We are extremely pleased with the response we've received from the exhibitor's at USATT's inaugural event” – Sid Patel, Director of USA Trade Tasting Last week’s USA Trade Tasting in New York went well as it was visited by brands, suppliers, and distributors alike...
Campari & Grand Marnier for $760 Million
The Italian distiller, Davide Campari has bought French cognac maker Grand Marnier Group in a deal that values the family-owned company at 684 million euros ($760 million). Investors will get around 8,000 euros in cash per share. It seems overnight, Campari shares...
Spirits in Nigeria is a Multimillion Dollar Industry
"The country's increasing urbanisation and the rising number of female alcohol drinkers, especially in the large cities, such as Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, is also resulting in a remarkable switch from consumption of relatively inexpensive local spirits to...
California Senate Committee Passes SB 819 To Ban Powdered Alcohol
The California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) has reported that there have been two proposed bills created to ban powered alcohol in California. Many have "applauded Senator Huff (R-Diamond Bar), author of SB 819, Senator Hall, Chair of the GO Committee, and all the...
TTB: Leveling the Playing Field
Last week, the The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) ruled on retail category management and tied-house laws. The results were quite surprising- the assessment of the ruling is that it provides retailers with more empowerment on shelf plans, still...
Insights From Doug Bell On How To Get Shelf Presence
The Global Beverage Buyer for Whole Foods market, Doug Bell, has acquired and shared with us a unique view of the world of buying and selling wine. We were fortunate enough to be let in on Doug's secret to what it takes to get on the shelf and noticed by consumers....
Alcohol in Less Than an Hour? Look to Binny’s
"As we continue to expand categories, our goal is to make it easier and more convenient for retailers to get online and offer on-demand delivery," - John Maslowski, business development lead at Instacart The big box retailer, Binny’s Beverage Depot, is partnering with...