GRIMSBY, Ontario, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Peller Limited (ADW.A / ADW.B) (“APL” or “the Company”), one of Canada’s leading producers and marketers of quality wines, spirits, and craft beverage alcohol products, today announced that Renee Cauchi, CPA, CA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.

Ms. Cauchi, who was named Vice President, Finance and Interim Chief Financial Officer in September 2024, has been in progressively senior finance positions with the Company since 2015, overseeing the finance, treasury and risk functions. Prior to joining Andrew Peller, she was at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, specializing in the manufacturing and consumer packaged goods sectors.

“Renee has been a vital member of the finance team for many years and brings a deep understanding of all areas of our business and industry, and has a proven track record of execution,” said Paul Dubkowski, CEO. “I’m excited to continue partnering with her and our broader leadership team to shape and deliver on our growth strategy.”

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jun. 2, 2025 – Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has closed its previously announced transaction with The Wine Group to divest₁ primarily mainstream wine brands and associated inventory, facilities, and vineyards from its wine portfolio. Brands divested to The Wine Group include Woodbridge, Meiomi, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Cook’s, SIMI, and J. Rogét sparkling wine.

Constellation’s retained wine portfolio consists of a collection of highly regarded wines from top regions around the world, predominantly priced $15 and above. This includes iconic Napa Valley brands Robert Mondavi Winery, Schrader, Double Diamond, To Kalon Vineyard Company, Mount Veeder Winery, and The Prisoner Wine Company; the My Favorite Neighbor family of wine brands from Paso Robles; Kim Crawford from New Zealand—producer of the #1 Sauvignon Blanc in the U.S.₂; acclaimed Tuscan producer Ruffino Estates and Ruffino Prosecco; sought-after gems like Sea Smoke from Santa Barbara’s Santa Rita Hills AVA, Lingua Franca from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and more. This outstanding collection is complemented by Constellation’s award-winning craft spirits portfolio including High West whiskey, Nelson’s Green Brier whiskey, Mi CAMPO tequila, and Casa Noble tequila.

“We are pleased to have completed this transaction and look forward to executing against our repositioned portfolio, focused exclusively on the higher-end that more closely aligns to consumer-led premiumization trends which we believe will enable us to help deliver improved performance within this segment of our business over time,” said Bill Newlands, President and CEO, Constellation Brands. “We appreciate the dedication of our internal teams, and the support and collaboration from The Wine Group and our business partners to help us close this transaction and seek to ensure as smooth a transition as possible.”

Following the completion of the transaction, Constellation’s fiscal year 2026 outlook and its outlook for fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028 provided on April 9, 2025 remain unchanged.

1 We sold and, in certain instances, exclusively licensed the trademarks of a portion of our wine and spirits business, primarily centered around our mainstream wine brands and associated inventory, wineries, vineyards, offices, and facilities

2 #1 in dollar sales, Circana, total U.S. Multi-Outlet + Convenience, 52 weeks ended May 18, 2025

FALLON, Nevada, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  – one of the only true farm-to-glass American Whiskey distilleries – received high honors at this year's ASCOT Awards with a total of 28 medals awarded to its portfolio of bourbon, ryes, and specialty American Whiskeys. The Fallon, NV-based distillery took home the title of "Most Awarded Distillery of the Year" with five double platinum medals and an astounding 16 platinum medals in a variety of categories. Out of hundreds of submissions across multiple spirits categories – including domestic and international whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, rum, and others – Frey Ranch was the most awarded distillery in this year's competition. The ASCOT Awards is an international spirits competition created by spirits personality and veteran tasting judge, Fred Minnick.

"Fred has one of the best palates in the business, so to receive such high marks on the world whiskey stage from the ASCOT Awards and its prestigious panel of judges is truly one of our career highlights. Since the day we started distilling in Nevada, my wife and co-founder Ashley and I have been committed to making great whiskey where the grains we grow and harvest on our farm take center stage in each bottle we release. As the farm-to-glass movement grows, we're incredibly proud to bear the title of 'Most Awarded Distillery of the Year,'" said Frey Ranch Co-Founder and Whiskey Farmer Colby Frey.

Frey Ranch Single Barrel Distiller's Reserve Aged in Malbec Barrels is up for "Best Special Barrel-Finished" Whiskey of the Year while the brand's inaugural limited-edition Harvester Series: Anniversary Edition (First Harvest) is a contender for Best American Whiskey of the Year in the ASCOT Awards taste off with winners announced on June 6^th.

Double platinum medal winners include Frey Ranch Single Barrel Bourbon, Barrel #1406, Frey Ranch Quad Malt, Frey Ranch Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye, Frey Ranch Single Barrel Distiller's Reserve Aged in Malbec Barrels and Frey Ranch Harvester Series: 10^th Anniversary Edition. The platinum medal winners include Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut, Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey, Frey Ranch 100% Wheat Whiskey and Frey Ranch 100% Oat Whiskey, among other expressions.

The Frey family values a common-sense approach to sustainable farming, with Colby's inspiration to build a distillery born from a desire to create a distinctive, long-lasting product from the quality grains his family has been growing and perfecting for generations. The family has long abided by the motto, "Be good to the land and the land will be good to you," which is embossed on the bottom of each bottle of Frey Ranch Whiskey.

The Event

Now in its 44th edition and organised by Fiera Milano, Host stands as the world’s leading platform for technologies, products, formats, and services dedicated to professional hospitality, out-of-home experiences, and food retail. The 2025 edition is scheduled to take place from 17th to 21st October at Fiera Milano.

Host 2025 will provide a comprehensive overview of innovation in the industry, combining a broad vision with in-depth exploration across individual sectors. These are grouped into three main macro-areas, organised by supply chain affinity: Food Service Equipment and Bakery-Pasta-Pizza; Coffee-Tea, Bar-Coffee Machines-Vending, Gelato-Pastry; and Tableware-Technology-Contract Furniture.

This edition will feature a true hub of the Art of Baking, with a refreshed MIPPP – Milano Pane Pizza Pasta. Thanks to the partnership with the SIPAN Consortium, the show will be enriched by the participation of leading Italian manufacturers of bakery equipment. A brand-new feature, Bakery Square, will act as a dedicated arena for training sessions, events, competitions, and workshops aimed at promoting the culture and craft of baking. Host Milano will also be home to the prestigious Panettone World Championship and the European Pizza Championship.

The sectors covering the coffee and bar world will together form the SIC – International Coffee Exhibition, a globally recognised hub where all major players in the supply chain – from green bean to finished cup – will be represented. This year, SIC proudly welcomes back the World Barista Championship, the most prestigious international competition for baristas, returning to Milan.

The Exhibitors

As of today, over 1,600 companies have already registered. International brands make up 44% of the total, with exhibitors from more than 50 countries. There is particularly strong representation from Europe, notably Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Also noteworthy is the growing presence of companies from North and South America and Japan.

The Buyers

More than 700 highly profiled hosted buyers are expected, arriving from around 75 countries. Key target sectors include: distributors, retailers, exporters/importers; restaurants, food service and out-of-home catering; retail and large-scale distribution; hospitality businesses; shopping centres and locations; as well as chefs, industry professionals and consultants.

Partnerships and Events

Host 2025 will come alive with a vibrant programme of international events, showcases and competitions, many of which are made possible through collaborations with some of the most respected industry associations, both Italian and international. Below is a selection of highlights by sector:

Coffee Area:

World Barista Championship, curated by SCA – Specialty Coffee Association and WCE – World Coffee Events; Gran Premio della Caffetteria Italiana (Grand Prize of Italian Coffee Making), by AICAF – Italian Academy of Coffee Masters and ALTOGA – National Association of Coffee Roasters and Importers and Food Wholesalers; Lags Battle Italy / World Lags Battle, by Latte Art Grading System and ALTOGA – National Association of Coffee Roasters and Importers and Food Wholesalers; Moka Challenge, organised by AICAF – Italian Academy of Coffee Masters and ALTOGA – National Association of Coffee Roasters and Importers and Food Wholesalers.

Bakery Area:

Bakery Square, in partnership with the SIPAN Consortium and other trade associations; Fermenti di Sapienza, with the participation of international Richemont Clubs; Panettone World Championship, curated by the Academy of Masters of Sourdough and Italian Panettone; Bread and Well-being, organized by the Bakers’ Association of Confcommercio Milano; European Pizza Championship, organized by the magazine Pizza e Pasta Italiana, Show-cooking sessions curated by A.P.Pa.Fre. – the Association of Small and Medium Producers of Pasta.

Professional Catering Area:

Smart Food – Smart Chefs – Smart Future, presented by APCI – Italian Professional Chefs Association; FIC Academy, by the Italian Chefs Federation (FIC).

Smart Label – Host Innovation Award

Now in its seventh edition, the Smart Label – Host Innovation Award is an initiative promoted by Host Milano and Fiera Milano, in partnership with POLI.design and under the patronage of ADI – the Association for Industrial Design. The award recognises products and solutions that stand out for their functionality, technological innovation, environmental sustainability, ethical impact, or social value, across three distinct categories: the Smart Label is awarded to products with a particularly distinctive innovative content; the Innovation Smart Label goes to solutions that break away from established trends to push the boundaries of the industry; and the Green Smart Label highlights products that demonstrate outstanding eco-sustainability.

The competition is open exclusively to exhibiting companies, and applications can be submitted until 30 May 2025. Over the course of the six previous editions, more than 950 entries have been received, resulting in 280 award-winning products.

The Companies

Among the many prominent exhibitors already confirmed across the various sectors, a few highlights include:

Foodservice Equipment: Aligroup, Angelo Po, Baldassarre Agnelli, CFS Brands, Dynamic, Fagor Industrial, Fimar, Fri-Jado, Hatco, Meiko Maschinenbau, Mkn Maschinenfabrik, Nilma, Oscartielle, Pacojet, Rational Italia, Sirman, Smeg, The Middleby Corporation, True Refrigeration Europe, Unox, Winterhalter Italia, Krupps, Della Marta. Bakery: Agugiaro & Figna, Cuppone, Esmach/Bongard, Escher Mixer, Imperia & Monferrina, JAC, Moretti Forni, Petra/Molino Quaglia, POLIN, Ramalhos, Salva Industrial, Tagliavini, WAICO, Wiesheu. Coffee / Tea: Caffè Carraro, Caffè Cagliari, Caffitaly System, Covim, Goglio, Gruppo Gimoka, I.M.A., Imperator, Le Piantagioni Del Caffè, Kimbo, Caffè Borbone, Lollo Caffè, Caffè Toraldo, Essse Caffè, Julius Meinl, Caffè Bonomi, Caffè Musetti; Bar / Coffee Machines: Bianchi Industry, Bunn-o-matic, VEA Group, Eversys, Evoca, FAS, Fiorenzato, Franke Coffee Systems, Cimbali Group, Gruppo Ryoma, Gruppo SEB (WMF, Schaerer), La Spaziale, Marco Beverage Systems, Sanremo, Scotsman ICE, Simonelli Group, Wega, Thermoplan; Gelato / Pastry: Babbi, Bravo, Ciam, Criocabin, Aromitalia, Frigomeccanica, Isa, Epta, Ugolini, Pavoni, Martellato, Vaihinger, Eurovo, Jordao Cooling Systems, Lacteos, Silikomart, Pomati, Telme; Furniture: Pedrali, Calligaris, Nardi, Ke Protezioni Solari, Indel B, Tecnoarredamenti, Costa Group, Ethnicraft, Kave Home, Simmons, La Bottega dell’Albergo, Gamba, Dorelan, Amonn, PRIMA, Parotex; Tablewear: Abert/Broggi, Arcturus Group, Bormioli Luigi, Degrenne, MEPRA, RAK Porcelain, RCR Cristalleria Italiana, REVOL, Rivolta Carmignani, Rosenthal, Robbe & Berking. Sambonet, Serax, Steelite International, Tognana, WMF Professional.

Host will take place at Fiera Milano from 17th to 21st October 2025.
For the latest updates, visit: host.fieramilano.it