Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.
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FYI Diageo chief operating officer Ivan Menezes has replaced chief executive Paul Walsh, effective July 1. Walsh retired after leading the firm for 13 years….The Stoli Group USA appointed Lori Tieszen as vice president of marketing for its U.S. operations. The appointment follows the decision by SPI Group to establish Stoli Group USA to manage its portfolio of brands directly, throughout the U.S. and Canada, starting on January 1, 2014…. Palm Bay has been appointed the exclusive national importer for Pere Ventura Cava….The Wine Institute, the public policy advocacy association representing 1,000 California wineries, announced the election of its 2013-2014 Board Chairman, Chris Fehrnstrom, chief marketing officer, Constellation Brands Wine & Spirits Division. Other board officers elected included: Carolyn Wente of Wente Family Estates in Livermore, first vice chairman; Greg Coleman of E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, second vice chairman; Margie Healy of Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, treasurer; and Steve Lohr of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines in San Jose, secretary. Robert P. (Bobby) Koch remains president and CEO of Wine Institute….Jägermeister is promoting a partnership with celebrity chef and TV judge Chris Santos featuring tasting events, Scene from U.S. Jägermeister-infused summer BBQ recipes Beverage Alcohol and a competition to honor barbecue enthusiasts across the nation. The brand is sponsoring Forum held during this spring's WSWA a "Charred, Earn Your Place at the Pit" BBQ Convention. competition, a search for the best grill recipes incorporating Jägermeister….The third annual U.S. Beverage Alcohol Forum was held at the recent Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) 70th Annual Convention & Exposition. The USBAF is a partnership between WSWA and the U.S. Drinks Conference, in collaboration with Brand Action Team, Next Level Marketing and MHW, Ltd. The Forum was led by top opinion makers in the industry who covered topics such as trends, technology, digital marketing and distribution of wine and spirits brands in America…. Frederick Wildman and Sons named Martin Sinkoff as director of marketing, heading a group of four brand managers covering the entire Wildman portfolio….Castle Brands has introduced Castello Mio, a superpremium Sambuca, into the U.S. market. From the Veneto region of Italy, Castello Mio Sambuca is available in the classic style as well as espresso….Mumm Napa and the World Champion San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create two new Napa Valley sparkling wines. The new superpremium sparkling wines are licensed by Wine by Design, the official wine licensee for Major League Baseball Properties. Championship Brut ($125), a superpremium, limited edition bottling was created to commemorate the Giants' 2012 World Series Championship. San Francisco Giants Brut Prestige ($27) is more Mumm Napa readily available throughout the baseSan Francisco ball season. Both special sparklers are Giants Brut available at AT&T Park, and select Prestige. restaurants, bars and retailers.