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John Gomez
Co-Founder, Eppa Wine Co.
Former CMO, Bacardi


Online alcohol sales increase by 32.7 percent

Online alcohol sales increase by 32.7 percent

The last twelve months have been a period of dramatic growth for the online deliver of wine. As the craze for more products delivered through online purchases the trend has spilled over to the alcoholic beverage market throughout the country. Data from the San...

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Commissaries to begin selling beer and wine

Commissaries to begin selling beer and wine

Within the next few months commissaries will start selling beer and wine according to a memo written by a Defense Department official. “The availability of beer and wine at military commissary stores will increase customer satisfaction and convenience, and align with...

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Commissaries to begin selling beer and wine

Commissaries to begin selling beer and wine

Within the next few months commissaries will start selling beer and wine according to a memo written by a Defense Department official. “The availability of beer and wine at military commissary stores will increase customer satisfaction and convenience, and align with...

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Japanese scientists making alcohol from wood

Japanese scientists making alcohol from wood

Drinkers could be enjoying a new type of alcoholic beverages after Japanese scientists report that they have invented a way to produce alcohol from wood. The alcoholic strength is similar to a rice-wine sake and could be available on store shelfs in as little as three...

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Nielsen Spirits Update – June 2018

Nielsen Spirits Update – June 2018

Distilled spirits dollar sales were up 2.8 percent in the month of April, which was slightly below the strong 3 percent growth seen over the last 3 months. Across brown spirits, bourbon and Irish whiskey gained dollar share, while tequila was the only white spirit...

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Craft beer is thriving in Texas

Craft beer is thriving in Texas

Craft beer has really taken off in Texas. There is almost weekly announcements of a new craft brewery opening, introduction of a new craft beer flavor, or the launch of a new craft beer coming to the Texas market from out of state. Craft beer is growing faster in...

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Control State results for March 2018

Control State results for March 2018

In March, 9 liter spirits case sales grew by 4.4 percent in control states compared to March 2017. Spirits volume grew 2.7 percent compared to 2.0 percent a year ago. Many states had a strong month, exceeding their 12 month trends, including: Montgomery County...

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