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Bud Nitro Hitting Shelves Without a Widget

Dear Client: We shared a slew of A-B innovation with you in our initial coverage of SAMCOM last month, but there was one biggie we had to keep under wraps – Budweiser Nitro Reserve Gold. But now the brewer is ready to share it with the public. The “golden lager infused with nitrogen gas” is … Continue reading “Bud Nitro Hitting Shelves Without a Widget” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

London Wine Fair ‘going ahead as planned’ as coronavirus disrupts global trade show calendar

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The London Wine Fair will still go ahead “as planned” in May as trade shows around the world have been pushed back to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). (Photo: Anthony Upton) The London Wine Fair is set to attract thousands of professionals from the wine, spirits, beer and cider industries to London’s Kensington Olympia exhibition hall between 18 and 20 May. The organisers said they are working closely with the venue, Olympia, and we will “continue to follow advice from the Government, the Department of Health and Social Care and Public Health England”,...

Organisers of Vinexpo New York say coronavirus ‘has not impacted’ event

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The two-day Vinexpo New York 2020 opened as planned on Monday at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, but a degree of uncertainty hangs over the event as to whether coronavirus-related travel restrictions and growing American caution over contact with European visitors will dampen attendance. Officially, the word is no, and the organisers, Diversified Communications, have addressed the virus issue in the “safety” section of its website: “We… are monitoring the situation regarding the novel coronavirus, both in the U.S. and internationally. The current situation has...

ProWein postponed

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Messe Düsseldorf has announced it is postponing all of its shows until May including the largest wine industry trade show, ProWein. More than 6,800 exhibitors from 61 Nations showcase their products at ProWein each year. In a statement sent out this afternoon (29 February), Messe Düsseldorf said it was postponing, “the trade fairs ProWein, wire, Tube, Beauty, Top Hair and Energy Storage Europe. In close coordination with all partners involved, the company will promptly discuss alternative trade fair dates in order to guarantee planning can...

Brito: We’ve Come From Behind Before, We Can Do It Again

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Dear Client: The first U.S. related question for Brito on yesterday’s earnings call was all about their outlook on, what else? Cider. We kid, it was obviously all about seltzer. Speaking on the segment the ABI chief said, “we’re sure it’s a huge opportunity for us and for the [U.S.] beer industry in general It’s … Continue reading “Brito: We’ve Come From Behind Before, We Can Do It Again” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Public Health England slams size of restaurant wine glasses

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Restaurant wine glasses should be no bigger than 250ml, according to Public Health England, in order to prevent instances of binge drinking in the UK. Public Health England would like restaurant wine glasses to be no bigger than 250ml in size As reported by The Telegraph, researchers at the University of Cambridge found people drink less when they are given wine in a smaller glass. When glass size was increased from 300ml to 370ml, wine sales at restaurants increased by 7.3%, while reducing the glass size to 250ml led to a drop of 9.6%. The researchers concluded that drinkers “may...

Armit Italian tasting to go ahead despite coronavirus cancellations

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UK merchant Armit’s Italian Portfolio Tasting is still set to go ahead next week despite fears of cancellations due to the spread of the coronavirus. Italy’s wine country is in upheaval due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the country. The number cases in Italy has jumped to 655, including 17 deaths, amid international efforts to contain the spread of the deadly outbreak. The Italian government has been forced to quarantine 11 towns, including 10 towns in Lombardy, and also Vò, meaning residents aren’t able to leave until at least 6 March. Managing director...

Molson Coors Mourns Loss of Five Associates

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Dear Client: It is with deep regret that we report that the beer industry suffered a catastrophic blow yesterday afternoon, as a gunman opened fire at the Molson Coors Milwaukee brewery, killing five employees. Many Molson Coors employees were in Houston at their distributor sales convention, which was cut short by an emotional and choked … Continue reading “Molson Coors Mourns Loss of Five Associates” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

A-B Depletions “Flattish” in Q4

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Dear Client: Anheuser-Busch InBev delivered fourth quarter and full year results this morning for 2019, and we have all the highlights for you. In the U.S., A-B depletions were “flattish” in the fourth quarter. That’s a significant improvement over last quarter, down 3.5% in Q3, but running behind the industry depletion wide trend for the … Continue reading “A-B Depletions “Flattish” in Q4” You are unauthorized to view this page. Read the full article

Roganic & Aulis HK celebrate Women’s Day with special wine list

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The Hong Kong branches of Roganic and Aulis are honouring International Women’s Day with special wine pairing menus featuring only female winemakers throughout March. Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan’s one-Michelin-starred Roganic Hong Kong and development kitchen Aulis Hong Kong will launch a specially curated wine menu featuring wine and Champagnes from around the world made by women. Available from 1-31 March 2020, the wine pairing menus designed alongside the lunch and dinner tasting menus at the two restaurants are priced at HK$680 for six glasses of wine. Created by the recently...

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