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Brown-Forman reports first-half fiscal 2018 results

Company reports net sales growth of 10 percent from prior year period

January 12, 2018

For the first six months of the fiscal year, the company’s reported net sales increased 10 percent to $1.6 billion, compared with the prior-year period.

Rémy Cointreau releases half-year results for fiscal 2017/2018

Company reports net sales growth of 6 percent

January 12, 2018

The company posted consolidated net sales of 544.4 million euros, with reported growth of 6 percent and an increase of 7 percent on an organic basis.

Easley Winery announces completed $2M expansion

Winery invests in property, new equipment

January 12, 2018

Indianapolis-based Easley Winery announced that it has completed a multi-million-dollar investment in property and equipment at its facility in downtown Indianapolis.

National Beverage Corp. announces results for first half of fiscal 2018

Company reports 20 percent revenue growth for first half

January 12, 2018

Compared with the prior year, revenues grew 20 percent, the company says.

Technomic, BMC release on-premise report

Report reviews drink sales in restaurant, bar business

January 12, 2018

Drink sales remain a dynamic and important part of the restaurant and bar business, but finding growth continues to be a challenge for operators and brand marketers alike.

Production line investment furthers Red Stripe’s growth

Investment part of 10-year plan dedicated building Jamaican beer into a global brand

January 11, 2018

Since Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., acquired a controlling stake of Red Stripe Beer in 2015 and returned production back to the brand’s Jamaican homeland in 2016, the company has embarked on an aggressive 10-year investment plan dedicated to building Red Stripe’s position as a truly global brand.

Diet Coke launches new era

Evolution includes new flavors, packaging, campaign

January 11, 2018

After 35 years, Diet Coke, a brand of Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co. announced that it is entering a new era.

Folgers launches campaign leading up to 2018 Olympics

Here’s to Coaches recognizes those who help Olympic, Paralympic athletes

January 9, 2018

Folgers, a brand of Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co., launched its Here's to Coaches campaign for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The new campaign recognizes coaches who are invested in helping athletes achieve their Olympic glory — one morning at a time, one cup at a time, the company says.

Samuel Adams releases Sam ’76 beer

Craft beer is a blend of lager and ale

January 9, 2018

No stranger to revolutions, Samuel Adams, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., has once again mirrored the rebellious traits of its namesake and crafted Sam ’76, a union of lager and ale. Brewed using a unique process, Sam ’76 captures the best attributes of these two beer styles, the company says.

LIFEWTR announces Series 4 package designs

Brand commits to advancing arts in education

January 8, 2018

LIFEWTR, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., announced it is championing arts in education in its fourth label design series. Although arts education has a significant impact on students beyond self-expression, it is increasingly disappearing from schools, the company says. Highlighting the importance of arts education, LIFEWTR Series 4 will showcase the works of three young artists who demonstrate the impact that art has had on their lives, it adds.