Catoctin Creek launches Roundstone Rye in UK 7th January, 2021 by Nicola Carruthers
Virginia-based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company has released three Roundstone Rye whiskeys in the UK.
Consumers in the UK will be able to purchase Roundstone Rye in three variants
Based in Loudoun County in the north of Virginia, Catoctin Creek produces whiskey, gin and brandy. In January 2017, Svedka Vodka owner Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in Catoctin Creek.
Consumers in the UK will be able to purchase Roundstone Rye in three variants: 80 Proof (40% ABV), Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof (46% ABV) and Cask Proof (58.9% ABV).
The whiskeys are available to buy from 10 retailers: Masters of Malt, The Whisky Exchange, Native Spirits, Urban Drinks, Southport Whisky, The Little Whisky Shop, Spirit Specialist, Vinovero, Dram Good Drinks, and Drink Specialist.
Paul Masson brandy sale gets green light 6th January, 2021 by Melita Kiely
The US Federal Trade Commission has authorised Sazerac’s US$255 million purchase of Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy from Constellation Brands.
Constellation Brands has sold Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy to Sazerac
The deal is subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments, and is expected to close this month (January 2021).
The news comes with the completion of Constellation’s sale of more than 30 wine brands to E&J Gallo, including those priced at US$11 and below per bottle.
The deal is valued at around US$810m, comprising approximately US$560m in cash paid at the closing of the transaction with a potential payment of up to US$250m dependent on brand performance.
By Alex Gangitano - 12/16/20 06:00 AM EST
Food packing giant Tyson Foods has hired its first chief medical officer, highlighting a growing trend among major companies trying to make it through and emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tyson Foods joins companies including Royal Caribbean, Constellation brands and Salesforce in hiring an in-house health care professional tasked with overseeing the safety and well-being of its employees.
Companies have typically worked with outside advisers on health initiatives but having an in-house medical professional on top of outside counsel is necessary in the new normal brought on by the pandemic, experts said.
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“I think it’s smart. Companies are thinking about bringing more employees back to work. They are concerned about getting sued by employees, so they need credible advice,” said Peter Cappelli, director of the Center for Human Resources at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.