Whiskey accelerates while vodka struggles to find new footing as consumer shift to dark spirits continues
June 11, 2015
Three of the top five fastest-growing spirits brands are vodkas, but whiskey is the category with the most momentum, according to the 2015 SpiritsTAB Report from Technomic Inc.
Supplier names beverage alcohol industry executive Gus Griffin as president and CEO effective July 28.
July 24, 2014
MGP Ingredients, Inc., Atchison, Kan., said its board of directors appointed beverage alcohol industry executive Gus Griffin as president and CEO of the company effective July 28.
Alcoholic beverages lure consumers with a host of flavors, some previously unseen in this category, all part of efforts to attract those looking for an adventurous take on the traditional tipple.
Deal will create a strong global player in premium spirits with annual net sales of spirits products exceeding $4.3 billion.
January 15, 2014
January 14/Osaka, Japan, and Deerfield, Ill./ Press Release-- Suntory Holdings Limited and Beam Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Suntory will acquire all outstanding shares of Beam for US$83.50 per share in cash or total consideration of approximately US$16 billion, including the assumption of Beam’s outstanding net debt.