In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, Pernod Ricard USA has appointed industry veteran Paul Basford as chief commercial officer, reporting to Conor McQuaid, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard ...

One of the foremost executives in the American wine business is retiring after a 37-year career. Roger Nabedian, long the head of E.&J. Gallo’s premium wine division, will be retiring effective in ...

•Industry veteran Antonio “Nino” Magliocco Jr. has passed away after a four-year battle with lung cancer. He was 69. Magliocco was president and CEO of Bulldog Ventures, Ltd, and vice chairman of ...

Super-premium spirits brands like Milagro Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin, and Reyka vodka have been leading growth for William Grant & Sons in the U.S. lately, benefiting from the on-premise rebound to drive ...

Napa Valley-based importer and marketer Demeine Estates, founded by the Lawrence family and Carlton McCoy Jr., is adding to its sparkling portfolio with the Philipponnat Champagne brand. Demeine ...

Earlier this year, a total of 12 Tequila labels earned Impact “Hot Brand” honors based on their 2022 performances. With the category continuing to climb—especially at the premium end—nearly all the ...

Fifth-generation vintner Joe Wagner’s Copper Cane Wines & Provisions is launching a new non-vintage wine label, Threadcount. A blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Merlot from Mendocino, ...

Leading U.S. wine and spirits distributor Southern Glazer’s has been among the drinks wholesalers cultivating the growing market for CBD beverages amid a steady stream of new product rollouts and ...

•The Tinley Beverage Company has launched a new line of delta-9 hemp-derived THC drinks under the Beckett’s Tonics brand. The new range includes four flavors—Stone Daisy Lime Margarita, Flying Mule ...

Leading cannabis companies like Curaleaf, Green Thumb Industries, Verano, Tilray, and Canopy Growth are expected to see a boost in the first quarter of this year, Bloomberg reported, as younger ...

The Nolet Group has agreed to acquire fellow Netherlands-based drinks group Lucas Bols for $285 million. The two companies say the deal is “a unique opportunity to bring together two leading Dutch ...

•Republic National Distributing Company has announced a new sales division, LibDib@RNDC TX. The new Texas-focused division, like its name suggests, will bring the LibDib platform to Texas, allowing ...