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Bacardi Appoints Jeff Branson as SVP & Managing Director of Commercial for North America

Chilled Magazine

With more than 20 years of beverage industry experience, Jeff takes on the promotion following a successful run leading the company’s business in Canada where he served as Vice President and General Manager. Jeff reports to Tony Latham, Regional President of Bacardi North America, and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

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The Return of Honkers: This Week's Beer News

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

We broke the news of its discontinuation back in early 2019 , calling it “the end of an era” as Goose was pivoting to beers like Old Man Grumpy and Next Coast IPA. From the release: “According to the National Black Brewers Association, fewer than 1% of breweries are Black owned.

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Mark Anthony Group fined by watchdog in Canada over unfair promotional practices

Just Drinks

Mark Anthony Group has been penalised by the Canadian regulator for “illegally” paying retail stores to promote its alcoholic beverages and increase sales. Find out more The decision follows a probe launched by AGCO in November into concerns surrounding unfair promotional practices by Mark Anthony Wines in Ontario.

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Helen S. Medina joins WSA as inaugural CEO

Spiritz

With over 15 years of experience in global public policy processes, Helen’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing the WSA’s work of uniting spirits producers worldwide, advocating for industry interests, and promoting best practices to address societal and environmental challenges.

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The 2024 Beer Growth Brands Award Winners

Cheers

It’s no surprise that Modelo Especial is a top sales driver: The brand was cited by our respondents for Best Advertising & Promotion. launched in 2019, is now available in 18 international markets. Coors Light was also recognized by our survey participants for Best Advertising & Promotion.

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The Booming Bazaar A Look at the Future of Indian Travel Retail

Spiritz

A McKinsey & Company study reveals that 70 percent of global consumers now expect personalisation from brands Travel retail is adapting to this trend by offering curated product offerings, loyalty programs tailored to individual travel habits, and targeted promotions. billion passengers in 2019, the highest globally.

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Gen Z Rejects Dry January As Low-ABV Culture Takes Hold, Greene King Study Shows

The Whiskey Wash

Greene King has partnered with CleanCo , the independent brand founded by TV personality Spencer Matthews in 2019, to expand its non-alcoholic “spirits” offerings. Dry January has become an annual trend to promote a healthy and sober start to the new year.

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