News
Miller joins lime beer club (1 comments) - Thursday, 15 October 2009
Miller Canada and Molson have jointly launched Miller Chill – a premium light lime flavoured beer – across the province of Alberta.
Newly established distillery (11 comments) - Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Newly established Prince Edward Distillery has laid claim to producing Canada’s first and only potato-distilled vodka and Prince Edward Island’s first wild blueberry vodka.
In time for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery has released its commemorative sparkling wine, Tribute.
Whisky distillery wins war of words - Friday, 21 August 2009
Glenora Distillers International Ltd., a small Cape Breton distillery, has won a nine-year legal battle over the name of its single malt whisky, and has successfully trademarked the name “Glen Breton.”
The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) is fighting a new royalty fee for recorded dance music.
Big Rock Brewery has unveiled a Lime Light Lager on the heels of Bud Light Lime’s success.
Liquor sales up - Sunday, 7 June 2009
Canadians are drinking more, according to a recent survey on alcohol purchasing habits nationwide.
Moosehead Breweries Limited is the first brand in Canada to be sold in a 355ml sleek can, which is taller and more slender than the standard beer can.
Molson Coors profits rise - Sunday, 7 June 2009
Molson Coors has seen net profits more than double in the first quarter of 2009. The company is citing higher beer prices and cost-saving initiatives for the jump.
Wine growth led by millennials - Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Canadians consume about 10.6 litres of wine annually, according to statistics in a recent report.
New vodka from Patron (2 comments) - Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Patron Spirits Company had added an ultra premium vodka to its portfolio and has just launched Ultimat Vokda in Ontario.
After three years of success in the Greater Toronto Area with www.streets.to, visitors to Vancouver now have the ability to view restaurants and lounges in a vibrant way through an interactive directory.
Trouble brewing at Labatt - Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Labatt’s Canadian breweries may be shut out of the American market, leading to an annual production cut of around 1.7 million hectolitres, a company spokesperson warns.
Diageo, the world’s largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, has cut 150 jobs from its North American operation, according to The Associated Press.
Smart Serve Ontario, which provides responsible alcohol beverage service training programs to all Ontarians involved in the sale or service of alcohol has released a revised and redesigned program.
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