[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing --

Good Morning, and happy Tuesday. It's November 7, 2023.

EU Wine Harvest Below 5-Year Average

The European association of farmers and cooperatives expects a total wine harvest volume of a bit over 150 million hectoliters of wine. That's 5.5% below the average of the last five years. Italy's production is down 11.9%, Spain's, 14.4%. But France has seen an increase in production

CBrands Nixes Pouring More Cash into Canapy Growth

Constellation Brands had warrants for 139,745,454 common shares of Canopy Growth stock, the Canadian cannabis producer. By not using the warrants, Constellation's in Canopy will fall to 20.7% from 35.7%. A spokesman for CBrands said the company hasn't any " other present plans or future

Ohio Withdraws Appeal in Direct Shipping Case

The Ohio Attorney General withdrew a U.S. Supreme Court appeal of an appeals court decision that prevents out-of-state retailers from shipping wine into Ohio. In-state retailers will be able to ship to Ohio residents. Now, the case will return to the trial court where the plaintiffs will have to

Frey Ranch Intros a Single Malt Smoked Whiskey

Frey Ranch Distillery enters the market with the limited release of Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked Whiskey. At 110 proof and aged for six years and seven months, Frey Ranch American Single Malt Smoked was produced using 100% of the slow-grown barley that is grown, harvested – and now

Buchanan's Celebrates Duality, Cultural Contributions of Hispanics

Buchanan's Blended Scotch Whisky unveiled the newest iteration of its "We are the Spirit of the 200%" national advertising campaign that unites and honors 200%ers – those who identify as 100% Hispanic and 100% American – and the bolder, and more flavorful world they create.

Casa Dragones Debuts Special Edition Holiday Gifts

"We've thoughtfully created our holiday gifts for those Casa Dragones and spirit aficionados looking to sip and savor each of our elegantly smooth expressions," says CEO and Co-Founder Bertha González Nieves. "Our customers have told us how much they love to gift Casa Dragones, so we were excited to

Thanks for reading. See you tomorrow.– Joel