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Concha y Toro Profits Up 2% in 2Q, Sales Declined Moderated

Viña Concha y Toro showed a significant improvement in business performance during the second quarter. Despite the appreciation of the Chilean peso, between April and June, sales moderated their year-over-year decline to the mid-single digits, while net income rose 2.1% and earnings per share increased 6.

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(EMail personnel announcements to editor@bevnewsonline.com) Breakthru Beverage Group promotes Jesse Christen to EVP-Wisconsin. He brings more than 14 years of experience with Breakthru, having held leadership positions across the business, most recently as VP-Supplier Business Development. Earlier in his career, he served as VP-Sales for

Stetson, Inventors of the Cowboy Hat, Debuts Its Own Bourbon

Stetson, America's most iconic Western brand, launched Stetson Bourbon. Backed by a legacy of Western heritage, quality, and craftsmanship, Stetson Bourbon is a super-premium, high-rye proprietary blend distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Ky. The Story: After a three-year journey of sourcing and tasting, Stetson found

Frederick Wildman & Sons Named U.S. Importer of Natterjack Irish Whiskey

Natterjack Irish Whiskey announced a long-term strategic partnership with Frederick Wildman & Sons as its exclusive U.,S. importer. Natterjack is an award-winning Irish whiskey brand known for its distinctive fusion of Irish whiskey-making and American Oak maturation. Inspired by the belief that Irish whiskey could be

25 States Sue Trump Over Sec. 301 Tariffs, Say They Are a Sham

A 25-state coalition sued the Trump Administration, challenging its decision to impose tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 trading partners it accused of failing to prevent goods made with forced labor form entering the U.S. The plaintiffs say the levies were imposed under the “guise of

Union Accuses Diageo of 'Steam-Rolling' Job Cuts

Ahead of Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's presentation at the company's Capital Markets Day, GMB Scotland, one of the biggest in the drinks sector, has accused Diageo of being "intent on steam-rolling through job losses to a plan that has already been decided. “The absolute

Spirits Sales Strengthen in Control States in June

Control states posted solid gains in June, benefiting from additional selling days across several markets, National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association reports. Spirits sales strengthened, with 9-liter volume increasing 4.8% and sales rising 3.2%, resulting in a -1.6% price mix. Overall, control states experienced six additional selling