How To Sell Eco-Friendly Beverage Alcohol Products
Going green isn’t a new concept, but it continues to gain momentum in the beverage industry.
Eco-conscious consumers seek out products that are both great tasting and also good for the environment. As a result,...
Campari Sells Off Lapostolle Wine Business
The Campari Group has continued its recent exit from the wine business by selling off its Lapostolle brand. The deal will transfer ownership back to the brand's founding family, headed by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle.
The sale of...
How Going Green Benefits Alcohol Brands
Everyone in the beverage business is going green — and no one has to ask why. The writing has been on the spreadsheets for a while now, and forward-looking brewers and distillers are delving...
Sazerac Purchases Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac
The Sazerac Company has continued its holiday shopping spree with the acquisition of Domaine Breuil de Segonzac Cognac.
The company announced the purchase yesterday of the cognac producer, which is located near Segonzac, near the medieval town...
6 Craft Beer Stats To Watch in 2017
What stats and trends will define craft beer in 2017? For the answer, look back at 2016, when the category faced a conundrum.
On one hand, the craft beer business continued to expand in 2016....
Sazerac Purchases Popcorn Sutton Distillery
The Sazerac Company today reported that they acquired a distillery in Newport, Tenn. Sazerac stressed in their press release that they purchased the distillery only, and not any of the brands produced onsite.
The release also said that...
Trinchero Family Estates Purchases Mason Cellars, Pomelo Brand
Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) today announced its acquisition of Mason Cellars, owners of Pomelo and Three Pears wines.
The acquisition expands the premium wines within the Trinchero family of brands.
"We are delighted to bring Mason Cellars into...
Do Customers Care About Eco-Conscious Brands?
Do customers care about eco-conscious brands or sustainability when buying beer, wine or spirits?
We invited retailers to write their opinions on the question. The results were split down the middle. Here’s what was reported from...
2016 Hop Harvest Hits Five-Year High
As craft beer continues to demand more aroma hops, acreage and production alike increased yet again this year, according to Hop Growers of America, while average yields per acre continue to decline largely due to new...
Stoli Acquires KAH Tequila
Stoli Group USA announced today that it has acquired the importation, distribution, sales and marketing rights for the KAH Tequila brand, effective immediately.
KAH, which translates to “life” in Mayan language, is produced by Fabrica de...