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RNDC Expands Partnership with WX Brands

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has announced an expanded relationship with WX Brands in 2021. “WX Brands is a great partner with a winning portfolio that shares our values of delivering the best quality to...
Rodney Strong

Southern Glazer’s Denounces Acts of Hate Against People of Asian Descent

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits today reaffirmed support for equality, following the disturbing increase in violence against people of Asian descent. “At Southern Glazer’s, we take pride in fostering a culture that supports diversity, equity...

Breakthru Beverage Group Pledges $100,000 in Celebration of Five-Year Anniversary

Breakthru Beverage Group has announced a $100,000 donation across several organizations in celebration of its five-year company anniversary. “We are inspired by the many companies in our industry stepping up to support people and charities...

Breakthru Beverage President and CEO Announces Retirement

Breakthru Beverage Group has announced that President and CEO Greg Baird plans to retire from the company at the end of the year. The Board of Managers is engaged in an active search process to...
Christina Reed

Southern Glazer’s Names Christina Reed New VP/GM of Alaska

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has appointed Christina Reed to the role of Vice President & General Manager of Alaska, effective immediately. Reed becomes responsible for leading all sales activities for Alaska, including formulating overall strategy,...

Canopy Growth Launches CBD Beverage Quatreau in the U.S.

Canopy Growth, a Canaidan cannabis producer with investment from Constellation Brands, has announced the U.S. launch of Quatreau. Quatreau is CBD-infused sparkling water. This stateside news follows the 2020 rollout of Canopy Growth’s CBD-infused beverages in Canada. Quatreau sparkling...

Moët Hennessy Buys Stake in Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac

Paris-based Moët Hennessy has acquired a 50% stake in Armand de Brignac, the Champagne brand owned by entertainer Shawn Jay-Z Carter. The partnership includes a global distribution agreement. Often referred to as “Ace of Spades,” Armand de...

Japan Unveils New Labeling Standards for Japanese Whisky

What’s been hotter than Japanese whisky these past years? But unfortunately, with the category’s rapid rise, regulations protecting the authenticity of the industry have not necessarily kept pace. The Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association today...

Pernod Ricard Appoints Group General Counsel

Pernod Ricard has announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Poliquin as Group General Counsel. The move is effective at of the end of March, 2021. Poliquin will report to Alexandre Ricard, and will be a member of...
Rodney Strong

Southern Glazer’s Publishes 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits has published its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, meant to showcase a commitment to supporting communities the company serves on a national and local level. The CSR Report details Southern Glazer’s...