Recently added articles from StateWays:
Business & friendship.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
Jul 01, 2008; Brandes, Richard ... It has been said that one of the strengths of the beverage alcohol industry is the fact that lifelong friendships are foxed in the course of doing everyday business. Curiously, this industry has always been founded on strong personal relationships, and that bonding of business and ...
Component in red wine may slow aging.(DATELINE)
Jul 01, 2008 ... While many medical studies have confirmed that moderate consumption of red wine--and other forms of beverage alcohol--can be helpful in preventing heart disease, a new report suggests that an ingredient found in some red wines may help slow the aging process. Resveratrol is the ...
Costco has decided not to further challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court the state-based beverage alcohol regulations in Washington State, effectively letting stand the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that affirms the right of states to regulate alcohol consistent with the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Costco has decided not to further challenge before the U.S. Supreme Court the state-based beverage alcohol regulations in Washington State, effectively letting stand the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that affirms the right of states to regulate alcohol ...
"We Don't Serve Teens".(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. is joining with dozens of national organizations in supporting the Federal Trade Commission's "We Don't Serve Teens" campaign to help publicize the fact that serving beverage alcohol to teens is unsafe, illegal and irresponsible. The campaign ...
W.J. Deutsch & Sons, an importer and marketer of wines such as Yellow Tail, Georges Duboeuf and Kunde Estate Winery and Vineyards, announced that owners Bill and Peter Deutsch have become significant investors in the newly formed Ascentia Wine Estates LLC.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... W.J. Deutsch & Sons, an importer and marketer of wines such as Yellow Tail, Georges Duboeuf and Kunde Estate Winery and Vineyards, announced that owners Bill and Peter Deutsch have become significant investors in the newly formed Ascentia Wine Estates LLC. Ascentia Wine Estates consists of ...
Winebow, a leading importer of Italian and other wines, has acquired Click Wine Group and all of its brands for an undisclosed amount.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Winebow, a leading importer of Italian and other wines, has acquired Click Wine Group and all of its brands for an undisclosed amount. Leonardo LoCascio will remain president of Winebow, and Peter Click will remain president of Click Wine ...
The Wine Group announced that the Almaden and Inglenook brands--which the company purchased from Constellation Wines this past February--are debuting in new environmentally-friendly packaging.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Wine Group announced that the Almaden and Inglenook brands--which the company purchased from Constellation Wines this past February--are debuting in new environmentally-friendly packaging. They will no longer be packaged in large, carbon-inefficient 3L and 4L glass ...
Diageo.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Diageo named Debra Kelly-Ennis as president of Diageo Canada and Jon Potter ...
Sam's Club.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Sam's Club has named Dex McCreary the new merchandise director of wine, ...
Sopexa North America.(Business Briefs)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Sopexa North America, a full-service marketing and communications agency that represents Wines of France, Bordeaux and Burgundy, among other groups, ...
Working smart: the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is always on the lookout for ways to improve operations at its stores.
Jul 01, 2008; Ursin, Cheryl ... We look at how everyone else does business--other control states, other businesses in the alcohol industry, Wal-Mart, Kroger--and if we see someone getting more bang for their buck, we're going to steal their ideas," declared Pam O'Berry Evans, chairperson of the Virginia Department of ...
New, but not new: some old and noble grapes and wine styles are making a mark in the U.S.
Jul 01, 2008; Robertiello, Jack ... Every year, it seems, there's a new pretender on the retail scene, a grape varietal or wine style ready to burst out as the next new thing. Recently, a glut of candidates has been on the verge of becoming the latest beverage on the lips of trendy wine consumers. According to ...
Gin mixes it up: new upscale brands and line extensions help boost this classic spirit's growth.(Company overview)
Jul 01, 2008; Crecca, Donna Hood ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The gin category is on the move, and seems poised for growth after a long term as the also-ran among rapidly expanding white spirits categories. Overall gin sales have been inching up in recent years: the category increased by 1.5% to 11.2 million 9-liter ...
Something for every taste: the rum category offers a board range of products and flavors, and consumers are lining up to try them all.
Jul 01, 2008; Sherer, Michael ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If brown is the new black, then rum is the new vodka. The second largest spirits category behind vodka, rum accounts for north of 11% of the industry's volume and about 13 % by dollar sales. Rum has been outpacing industry growth, up more than 5% last ...
NABCA conference roundup: StateWays presents the highlights of the 71st Annual NABCA Conference, held at Marco Island, FL.
Jul 01, 2008; Brandes, Richard ... "Community & Customer Service" was the overriding theme for the 71st National Alcohol Beverage Control Association's Annual Conference, held May 17-21, at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, in Marco Island, FL. That theme, instituted by NABCA Chairman Ed Schmidt for his year-long tenure ...
Winning brands.
Jul 01, 2008 ... StateWays and parent company the Beverage Information Group present the 2008 Growth Brands Awards at the WSWA Convention. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Infinium Spirits Infinium Spirits president Bill Anderson (left) and executive vice president Mark Sneed ...
Kahlua Mocha.(PRODUCTS & PACKAGING)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kahlua has extended its line with Kahlua Mocha, made with a blend of Arabica coffee, natural vanilla and dark chocolate. It can be enjoyed over ice, in cocktails ...
Big House.(PRODUCTS & PACKAGING)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Underdog Wine Merchants has added four new California wines to its Big House portfolio, all of them retailing for $14.99. Big House The Birdman Pinot Grigio 2006, made from 78% pinot grigio and 22% sauvignon blanc sourced in Monterey County, is a refreshing white with apple and citrus ...
Hennessy X.O. 888 Gift Box.(PRODUCTS & PACKAGING)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Hennessy is debuting a limited-edition Hennessy X.O. 888 Gift Box, featuring one Hennessy X.O. 750 ml bottle and two Hennessy Baccarat designed glasses. The 888 designation corresponds to the opening date of the Beijing Olympics in China (8/8/08)" The number eight holds ...
Grande Absente, Absinthe Originale.(PRODUCTS & PACKAGING)
Jul 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crillon Importers has launched Grande Absente, Absinthe Originale to the U.S. market. Produced in Provence, France, the absinthe uses a recipe that dates from 1860, according to the company. The U.S. government has recently lifted a ban on the sale of ...