Cold War: As vodka sales skyrocket, many newcomers pour in

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Vodka is the new gold factor in the United States alcoholic beverage market. 1/4 of all new liquor brands are types of vodka with 260 new brands introduced in the United States in the last five years. The trend was sparked by the $30 per bottle Grey Goose vodka; the successful startup was sold to Bacardi Ltd. for $2 billion.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Financial management, Labor Distribution by Employer, Beer, Wine & Liquor, Whsle, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers, Economic aspects, Finance, Statistics, Company financing, Industry forecasts, Industry overview, Financial report

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Deere to buy Timberjack of Finland to expand in nonfarm operations

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Article discussing Deere and Co.'s intent to acquire Timberjack Group, a manufacturer of logging-equipment owned by Finland's Metso Oyj, in a $600 million (Euro592.9 million) deal. The acquisition will enable Deere, the top maker of agricultural equipment in the U.S., to expand its nonfarm heavy-equipment operation.

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Farm & Garden Equipment, Agricultural equipment, Agricultural supplies industry, Deere & Co., Agricultural equipment and supplies industry, Agricultural equipment industry, Timberjack Group

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Brown-Forman acquires 45% of Finlandia Vodka

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Brown-Forman Corp. has purchased a minority share in Finlandia Vodka Worldwide Ltd. for $83 million (86.4 million euros). Brown-Forman will acquire 45% of Finlandia.

Liquor, Brown-Forman Corp., BF.A, Finlandia Vodka Worldwide Ltd.

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