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RNDC Invests In New South Carolina Site
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is set to invest $11.8 million over five years in a new 200,000-square-foot facility in Lexington County, South Carolina.
Admiral Expands In Kosher Wine With Abarbanel, Layla Additions
Admiral Imports has signed a pact to become the exclusive U.S. importer of Abarbanel's kosher wine portfolio.
Wildman Breaks Into Mezcal With Ilegal
Frederick Wildman and Sons is set to import John Rexer’s Ilegal Mezcal, an artisanal spirit crafted in Tlacolula, Mexico. Ilegal is made from 100% Espadin agave, compared to the blue agave that is used in the production of Tequila.
Chilean Wine Industry Digging Out From Earthquake
Chile's wine industry was not spared from the effects of the devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern part of the country three days ago. Wineries in both the Curicó and Maule valleys, which are not far from the epicenter, were especially hard hit.
Moramarco Named President Of Winebow
Jon Moramarco has been named president of New Jersey-based Winebow, Inc., effective March 30, 2010. Moramarco was most recently the Managing Partner of BW 166 LLC, and his experience includes executive-level experience with such companies as Constellation Brands and Allied Domecq.
Constellation Downsizing Down Under In Favor Of U.K. Bottling Expansion
Constellation is moving to shift some wine packaging operations for
the U.K. and Europe from Australia to its U.K. bottling plant in
Avonmouth, western England.
Buffett Said To Be Weighing Entry Into Spirits And Wine Distribution
Warren Buffett, one of the world’s best-known and most successful investors, is said to be targeting a new business—spirits and wine distribution. Industry insiders claim that Buffett is considering a purchase of Empire Distributors, one of Georgia’s biggest wholesalers.
Three Olives Adds ‘Rangtang’ To Flavor Line
Proximo Spirits’ Three Olives vodka brand is adding its 18th flavor
extension, Rangtang, a blend of orange and tangerine flavors. The new
offering is selling alongside other Three Olives flavors at around $20
a bottle.
Diageo Betting Big On Baijiu In China
Diageo is poised to bet nearly $1 billion on the Chinese spirits market. The drinks giant is moving to acquire a controlling stake in the holding company that owns Sichuan Shui Jing Fang Co (SJF), one of China’s most storied spirits brands.
Svedka Takes ‘Fembot’ To TV With New Campaign
Constellation’s Svedka vodka is expanding its signature
‘Fembot’-driven advertising to cable TV as part of a new
multimillion-dollar campaign.
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