Beer distributor association releasing report about economic benefits: 130k jobs, $54bn in economic benefits
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) today released a new economic impact report – America's Beer Distributors: Fueling Jobs, Generating Economic Growth & Delivering Value to Local Communities – that provides the first-ever comprehensive report on beer...
Privatization of state-run liquor store system in Pennsylvania? Governor sending strong signals
Corbett is thinking big on liquor privatization HARRISBURG - It will be big, and it will be bold. And when it comes to the fight over privatizing Pennsylvania's state-run liquor stores, Gov. Corbett is sending word that he intends to take no prisoners. The governor is...
Tastings.com
Website: https://www.tastings.com/International_Review_of_Spirits.html Overview: Conducted by the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) and the affiliated website tastings.com Background: The Beverage Testing Institute’s International Review of Spirits is one of the older...
Remy Cointreau third quarter sales growth slows
French drinks group Remy Cointreau's sales growth almost came to a halt in the third quarter due to a later date in February this year for the Chinese New Year. "As previously indicated, weaker growth was reported for the third quarter due to the later date of the...
Bulk wine imports to US ‘soar’ in 2012
Bulk wine imports more than doubled in the United States this year because of competitive pricing and changing consumer attitudes, according to a new survey from Silicon Valley Bank. Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the Wine Industry survey – published yesterday...
Polarizing a wine varietal-example Rioja:division between those at bottom producing volume& high quality on top
RIOJA BECOMING ‘INCREASINGLY POLARIZED’ Rioja is becoming “increasingly polarized” in terms of quality, according to one of the top winemakers in the region. “Some producers are destroying the image of Rioja by putting Gran Reservas on the market for £8 a bottle,...
New liquor law in effect in DC-Sunday liquor sales now allowed-Costco among first to seek permit
District alcohol authorities today started taking applications from liquor retailers who want to sell their wares on Sundays for the first time. Five businesses are eager enough to do so that they submitted applications on Day 1. Among them is the District’s newest...
Brown-Forman to Set up Own Distribution Company in France
Brown-Forman to Set up Own Distribution Company in France LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brown-Forman (NYS: BFA) (NYS: BFB) announced today that it is establishing its own distribution company in France, effective January 1, 2014. Brown-Forman's business in France...
Report: Wine industry growth ‘slow and steady’
The wine industry will improve slowly and steadily in 2013, with sales growth ranging from 4 to 8 percent — albeit a lower rate of growth than in the previous three years — according to a new report from Silicon Valley Bank. The wine market will recover, said Rob...