Industry News

Brown-Forman Announces Broker Awards

Brown-Forman honored its top brokers at the annual Broker of the Year Awards, recognizing top sellers from FY2014. Winners received a check to benefit a charity of their choice. From the press release:   Louisville, KY...

Sam Adams Brewing a Wedding Ale for Charity

The brewer is releasing its Brewlywed Ale for one day later this month, and offering one couple a chance to homebrew a wedding beer with help from Bob Cannon. From the press release: BOSTON, June...

OnTrac Data Provides Insight into What Drives On-Premise Consumer Behavior

Most customers haven’t decided what to drink when they enter an establishment.  So what steers them toward a brand choice? The Beverage Information & Insight Group’s OnTrac data gathers on-premise sales, visibility and promotion...

First Class of Hospitality Students Graduates from Diageo Program

Students in the Learning Skills for Life class at the Diageo North American headquarters in Norwalk, CT gained hospitality skills, with a focus on retail, enterprise and bartending. From the press release:   Norwalk, CT., June...

Hello Vino Wine Assistant App Expands

The app for Android devices contains more than 140,000 store and restaurant locations in the U.S. for its wine recommendation service. The app also provides label scanning, wine pairings and a journal for consumers...

30th Annual Advertising & Promotion Awards Deadline Approaching!

Entries for this year's A&P Awards are due by Friday, August 8. Find out more information about the program and a link to the entry form here: http://bit.ly/1nlSi02

Former Industry Executives Launch New International Wine Company

The former executives from E&J Gallo and Constellation Brands came together to form Aspira, which is launching a brand portfolio of wines in Asia. From the press release:   SANTA BARBARA, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 13, 2014)...

Major Personnel Changes at Bacardi

Robert Furniss-Roe, Regional President of North America for the company, is leaving Bacardi and will be replaced by Peter J. Carr. Carr was most recently Executive Vice President at Glazer's Distributors. Bacardi also announced that...

Tanduay Announces Partnership with CNT

The makers of Tanduay are working with California National Trading to increase the Asian rum's distribution. From the press release:   Avon, CT (August 26, 2014)— Tanduay Distillers, Inc., makers of the second-largest-selling rum brand in...

Don Q Announces All New Packaging for Rum Lineup

Serralles has announced new packaging for Don Q rum in advance of the company's 150th anniversary. The new bottle and logo designs pay homage to the brand's heritage and its future. From the press...