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Campari Sharpens Focus On Its Biggest Growth Opportunities

Amid difficult industry conditions, Campari Group stayed in positive territory last year, posting global sales up 2.4% organically to $3.6 billion (€3.1b), with adjusted EBIT up 5.4% to $741 million (€636m). Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 22, 2026

Treasury Sees Depletions Improve, Unveils New Operating Model

Treasury Wine Estates saw depletions rise by 9.1% in the U.S. in the three months through March, showing improved momentum compared to its first half ended in December. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 22, 2026

News Briefs for April 22, 2026

•Suntory Global Spirits has added two new cocktails, including one limited time offering, to its On the Rocks brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 22, 2026

Southern Glazer’s Co-Founder Bennett Glazer Passes Away At 80

Bennett Glazer, who spent more than a half-century in the drinks industry, ultimately merging his family’s Texas-based distribution business with Miami’s Southern Wine & Spirits to create Southern Glazer’s, has passed away at age 80. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 21, 2026

Brown-Forman Reportedly Leaning Toward Pernod Tie-Up

As Sazerac reportedly prepares a $15 billion all-cash offer for American whiskey rival Brown-Forman, the latter’s controlling Brown family is said to prefer a potential merger with France’s Pernod Ricard, with talks between the two parties ongoing. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 21, 2026

News Briefs for April 21, 2026

Gérard Bertrand is introducing Esprit de Cote des Roses, a new Vin de France sparkling rosé. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 21, 2026

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