Industry News

J Vineyards & Winery Announces Acquisitions

The wine producer announced the acquisition of vineyards in Annapolis, CA. Both are within the Sonoma coast AVA and bring the total number of estates owned by the company to ten. From the press...

Diageo Seeks Innovators

Diageo Technology Ventures is a new program whereby Diageo will commit $100,000 to support a number of pilot projects, each designed to solve business challenges and create growth. From the press information:   Diageo has created...

Molly’s Announces New Ad Campaign

Riviera Imports is coordinating the new campaign from Molly's Irish Cream, which is offering new promotions for trade and consumers, as well as a new holiday gift set for retail. From the press release:   NEW...

Diageo Announces Golden Bar Award Winners

The eleventh annual Golden Bar Awards were presented last week, recognizing Diageo's distribution and brokerage partners for their sales, marketing and promotion strategies. From the press release:   NORWALK, Conn., September 11, 2014 - Diageo, the...

Anheuser-Busch Celebrates 5th Annual Be(er) Responsible Day

The brewer put out a new video today to draw attention to the importance of having a plan to get home safe. From the press release:   ST. LOUIS, (Sept. 19, 2014) – Budweiser today released...

Diageo Expands in Kentucky

The company opened the Bulleit Fronteir Whiskey Experience at Stitzel-Weller, which also became a new stop on the Kentuckyk Bourbon Trail Tour. From the press release:   LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 15, 2014 – At a ribbon-cutting...

NBWA Announces Board Officers

Maryland beer distributor Eric Best will lead the NBWA's efforts on behalf of America's 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors. From the press release: Alexandria, Va. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is proud to...

Tecate’s New Taste the Triumph Program

Tecate and Tecate Light recently announced a retail campaign around the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri on November 22. The promotions include POS materials, a sweepstakes and mail-in rebates. From the...

Bärenjäger Honors Top Beardsmen

Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur was an official sponsor of the 2014 Just for Men World Beard and Moustache Championships held in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 25. Held at Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland, hundreds of the...

Winners Crowned at Massive Beer and Cider Festival

The 18th Annual Great International Beer & Cider Competition was held on Nov. 7 in Providence, R.I., one day before the 21st Annual Great International Beer Festival. More than 700 beers and ciders from breweries...