Category: In the News
Red Lobster Ups its Nonseafood Offering
Red Lobster aims to broaden its appeal by revamping its menu on Oct. 15 to increase the number of dishes that cater to diners who don’t want seafood.
Romania: Eastern Europe’s new Bordeaux?
Romania’s180,000 hectares of vineyards, unique soil, unusual grapes and inexpensive costs make it a wine producer to watch.
Internet Behemoth Enters Online Wine Market
Amazon.com is planning to sell wine directly to consumers in Napa Valley, California. The company previously purchased and operated wineshopper.com, which shut down a few years ago due to sluggish sales.
Beer Brands and Political Leanings
What does your preferred beer brand say about your politics? Plenty, according to this piece in the National Journal.
Malbec Making a Splash in Washington State
It seems that Malbec is the next big thing in Washington state: The red wine grape is becoming a favorite with both winemakers and consumers in the Pacific Northwest.
U.S. Beer Consumption Continues Decline
According to the recently released Beverage Information Group’s 2012 Beer Handbook, the overall beer industry lost 35.6 million 2.25 gallon cases – a 1.3% decline – to end the year at 2.787 billion cases.
Diageo Exploring Stake in United Spirits
India’s United Spirits is in talks with Diageo as its parent company tries to sell off assets to pay for debts in other parts of its business.
Tenn. Whiskey on Verge of Growth Spurt
Boutique distilleries have been popping up all over Tennessee since the legislature changed state law in 2009 to expand legal liquor production to 41 counties from three.
The Contradictions in Morocco’s Blossoming Wine Industry
There’s a bourgeoning wine scene in Morocco, but it’s not easy to tap into, given the Islamic country’s attitude toward alcohol.
2012 An Erratic Year for Steakhouse Sales
The up-and-down economic news so far this year is making for a bumpy revenue picture at U.S.steakhouses compared to 2011.