Trade News and Events

Ultimate Wine Challenge Deadline Extended

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

The deadline for entries has been extended to May 24th. The Ultimate Wine Challenge will take place June 3rd – 7th at Astor Center. For more information and to enter, visit ... read more>

Tags: Ultimate Beverage, Ultimate Wine Challenge
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Diageo Announces Appointment of Ivan Menezes as CEO

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Diageo has just announced that Ivan Menezes will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Diageo, effective July 1st, 2013. Current CEO Paul Walsh will step down from the Board at the September 2013 Annual General Meeting and retire June 30th, 2014. In his last 12 months, his focus will be on transitioning critical partner and ... read more>

Tags: Appointment, CEO, Diageo, Ivan Menezes, Paul Walsh
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Sutter Home Family Vineyards New Label & Packaging

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Sutter Home Family Vineyards has launched all new packaging and POS materials for its ... read more>

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New Products & Promotions: May 2013

Friday, April 26th, 2013

CRUZAN RUM EXPANDS ITS FLAVOR PORTFOLIO Cruzan Rum bottles the lifestyle of St. Croix, and has added two innovations to its portfolio: Key Lime Rum and Passion Fruit Rum. Key Lime offers a sweet and tangy taste, while Passion Fruit offers a bright aroma and citrusy finish. Both are handcrafted by the Nelthropp family using ... read more>

Tags: ABSOLUT Craft, Alizé Coco Peach, Alizé Coco Pineapple, Bacardi Light Strawberry Daiquiri, Bronco Wine, Cruzan Key Lime, Cruzan Passion Fruit Rum, Cruzan Rum, Forest Glen White Merlot, Mama Walker's Breakfast Liqueurs, Nectar Wine, New Amsterdam Citron Vodka, New Amsterdam Coconut Vodka, new products, Nicolas Wines, Pernod Ricard, Primosole, Shellback Rum, Soleil Mimosa, Svedka Orange Cream, Svedka Strawberry Colada
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Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Returns With New Commercials

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

The legendary beard and smoking jacket are back, as Dos Equis today announced the launch of its 2013 creative advertising campaign featuring the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” The advertising icon will be featured in new spots set to run nationally via television and online, all of which ending with the familiar charge for ... read more>

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Sauza Tequila Unveils New “Make It With a Lifeguard” Campaign

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Sauza® Tequila, the margarita’s favorite tequila, unveils the second iteration of its popular “Make It” campaign. The successful marketing program broke new ground in 2012 by speaking to women the way they want to be spoken to while delivering a visual delight – a Fireman, an adorable kitten and a great-tasting recipe for margaritas. This ... read more>

Tags: "Make It With a Lifeguard", "Make It", Sauza Tequila
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American Craft Distillers Association Launches

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

The American Craft Distillers Association has formally been launched. For more information on the organization, visit ... read more>

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Metro Holds Board Meeting, Showcases The Cellar

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

On March 14th, the Metro Package Store Association held a board meeting at Trattoria L’incontro in Queens. Jason Glasser and William Slone of Beverage Media made a presentation on features of the revamped Search & Order functions of The Cellar. The board also discussed various legislative issues impacting off-premise retailers in New ... read more>

Tags: Metro Package Store Association, The Cellar, Trattoria L'incontro
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UJA-Federation of New York Honors Robert Furniss-Roe of Bacardi USA

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Robert Furniss-Roe is being honored for his achievements as a businessman and his outstanding generosity in the philanthropic ... read more>

Tags: Bacardi USA Inc., Events calendar, newsfront, NYC, Robert Furniss-Rose, UJA-Federation, UJA-Federation of New York Wine & Spirits Division
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Absolut Vodka Creates Signature Collection Exclusively With Bartenders in Mind

Friday, March 29th, 2013

Co-created with Master Bartender, Nick Strangeway, ABSOLUT CRAFT is a signature collection, designed exclusively for professional ... read more>

Tags: Absolut, ABSOLUT Craft, Nick Strangeway, Pernod Ricard USA
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