Champagne shipments fell by 4.4% in 2012
Prioritizing brand and consumer feedback over production needs – example of Maker’s Mark: announced the reversal of the controversial decision to water down the product
New ABC chairman in North Carolina opposes privatization of the ABC system
New ABC chairman in North Carolina opposes privatization of the ABC system
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board reports sales increase of nearly 5% for first six months of the year
AB InBev will sell Corona unit to salvage Modelo takeover
Pernod Ricard in the US – 9% growth for premium brands – Absolut at 1% and other premium brands 10%+
Pernod’s profit beats estimates based on solid growth in emerging markets and the US
“American Wine” is a story of great growth – much of the growth comes from the other 47 states outside the traditional wine states of California, Oregon and Washington
The 2012 harvest in California is a record both in terms of grapes crushed and the prices paid for grapes
Pennsylvania: New bill offers hybrid liquor control plan as alternative to Gov. Corbett’s privatization plan
Cutting the alcohol content to stretch product supply and meet demand – example Maker’s Mark
Bills would let liquor stores in Texas open on Sundays
Wine Investment Association launches wine fraud initiative to provide better protection for the industry and increase consumer confidence
Sulfites added to wine – reason behind hangover?
Record wine crop in California confirmed by preliminary grape crush report