Thursday, June 09, 2016

Biometrics Stock Directory Released: North American and Global Markets Forecasted to Have Substantial Growth

Biometrics Stock Directory Released: North American and Global Markets Forecasted to Have Substantial Growth

Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – June 8, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering actively traded sectors  releases its updated biometric stocks directory for investors following the sector.

According to research released by Technavio today, the biometrics market in North America is expected to reach over USD 8 billion in revenue by 2020.

They note, “Increased use of websites and web applications by end-users leaves organizations vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data pilferage. The increasing complexity of these attacks and the growing awareness about security risks have compelled end-users to adopt more secure, multi-modal authentication solutions.”

A Research and Market report issued earlier this year -Global Biometric Authentication & Identification Market: Focus on Modality, Motility & Application -- Estimation & Forecast, 2015-2020 – says, “In the last few years, the world has witnessed a series of technological innovations that make the biometrics both technically and commercially feasible today.

With associated advantages of data redundancy, multi-level security, convenience and advanced quality, the global biometric market value is anticipated to grow from $10.08 billion in 2014 to $25.31 billion in 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 16.56% from 2015 to 2020. “

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Featured:
NXT-ID, Inc. (NasdaqCM:NXTD) is an emerging growth technology company that is focused on products, solutions, and services for security on mobile devices. Our core technologies consist of those that support digital payments, biometric identification, encryption, sensors, and miniaturization. We have three distinct lines of business that we are currently pursuing: mobile commerce, primarily through the application of secure digital payment technologies; biometric access control applications, and Department of Defense contracting. Our initial efforts have primarily focused on the development of our secure products for the growing m-commerce market, most immediately, a secure mobile electronic smart wallet, the Wocket®. The Wocket® is a smart wallet, designed to protect your identity. www.nxt-id.com, www.wocketwallet.com

AccelPath Inc (OTC:ACLP) through its subsidiaries develops and provides pathology diagnostics solutions. The company also offers design, research and development, integration, sales and support of three- dimensional imaging devices (3D) imaging devices and systems for diagnosis of diseases and other pathologic conditions in the healthcare industries; and intelligent surveillance devices and systems, and 3D facial recognition in the security industries. The company’s primary products for defense and security include 3D SketchArtist, a 3D composite sketch tool to transform ordinary two-dimensional sketches into mock-ups; 3D FaceCam that is used to create 3D face images at light speed; Portable MVR, a video recording device for use in outdoor environments; and OmniEye Wellcam, an ultra-light camera for use in detection of underground weapon caches, and search and rescue beneath building rubble field applications, as well as small tactical ubiquitous detection systems, which are motion-tracking, positioning, and imaging unattended ground sensors that permit long-range surveillance.
Alibaba.Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) mission is to make it easy to do business anywhere. The company is the largest online and mobile commerce company in the world in terms of gross merchandise volume. Founded in 1999, the company provides the fundamental technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help businesses leverage the power of the Internet to establish an online presence and conduct commerce with hundreds of millions of consumers and other businesses. BIOMETRICS: Alibaba has its eye on facial recognition. The technology, called “Smile to Pay,” is being developed by Alibaba’s finance arm, Ant Financial. It’s still in beta. It is meant to be usable for Alipay online as well as the Alipay Wallet service. Alipay, likened to Apple Pay, was launched in China in 2004 and leads the market. Alibaba and Ant Financial spokeswoman Miranda Shek said there is no time frame for when Smile to Pay will be available, but it is being tested and opportunities to do so in practical settings are being explored, starting in the Chinese market. (source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/alibaba-wants-you-to-make-mobile-payments-with-a-smile-2015-03-16?siteid=yhoof2)
American Science and Engineering, Inc (NasdaqGS: ASEI) is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter™ technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E® systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, illegal immigration, and people smuggling.
Analogic Corp (NASDAQGS: ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced imaging systems and technology that enable computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, digital mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as automated threat detection for aviation security. Airport Security: Analogic applied its industry-leading CT technology to develop state-of-the-art security solutions for threat detection. These solutions include the TSA-certified examiner Family* eXaminer SX, eXaminer 3DX, eXaminer 3DX-ES, and eXaminer XLB) of automatic Explosives Detection Systems for checked-baggage applications and the Cobra systems for checkpoint applications. For over 40 years we've enabled customers to thrive, improving the health and enhancing the safety of people around the world. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS:AAPL) designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices. BIOMETRICS: iPhone5S - Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button. Introducing Touch ID — a new fingerprint identity sensor. Put your finger on the Home button, and just like that your iPhone unlocks. It’s a convenient and highly secure way to access your phone. Your fingerprint can also approve purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBooks Store, so you don’t have to enter your password. And Touch ID is capable of 360-degree readability. Which means no matter what its orientation — portrait, landscape, or anything in between — your iPhone reads your fingerprint and knows who you are. And because Touch ID lets you enroll multiple fingerprints, it knows the people you trust, too.
Aware Inc (NasdaqGM:AWRE) is a leading provider of biometrics software products and development services to governments, system integrators, and solution providers globally. Our products include SDKs, software components, workstation applications, and a modular, centralized, service-oriented platform. They fulfill a broad range of functions critical to biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, and iris autocapture, image quality assurance, data compliance, capture hardware peripheral abstraction, centralized data processing and workflow, subsystem connectivity, and biometric matching algorithms. The products are used to enable identity-centric security solutions with biometrics for applications including border management, credentialing and access control, intelligence and defense, and law enforcement.
BIO-key (OTC: BKYI) headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions to commercial and government enterprises, integrators, and custom application developers. BIO-key's award winning, high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise applications. Our solutions are used in local embedded OEM products as well as some of the world's largest identification deployments to improve security, guarantee identity, and help reduce identity theft. BIO-key's technology is offered directly or by market leading partners around the world.
CACI International Inc. (NYSE:CACI) provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,300 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. Biometrics and Identity Solutions
Ceelox, Inc. (OTC:CELO) is a developer and marketer of biometric security and email encryption software solutions for financial institutions, healthcare, government agencies, multiple vertical markets and businesses of all sizes.
Communication Intelligence Corp. (OTC:CICI) is a leading provider of digital transaction management (DTM) software enabling fully digital (paperless) business processes. CIC's solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and services, including electronic signatures, biometric authentication and simple-to-complex workflow management. These solutions are available across virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. CIC's platform can be deployed both on-premise and as a cloud-based service, with the ability to easily transition between deployment models. CIC is headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Diebold Inc. (NYSE:DBD) is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services.  Diebold provides integrated self-service delivery and security systems and services primarily to the financial, commercial, retail, and other markets worldwide. It offers self-service technologies and services, including automated teller machine (ATM) outsourcing, ATM security, deposit automation, recycling and payment terminals, and software. The company also provides self-service support services comprising installation and ongoing maintenance of products, remote services, availability management, branch transformation, and distribution channel consulting, as well as outsourced and managed services, such as remote monitoring, troubleshooting for self-service customers, transaction processing, currency management, maintenance services, and online communication services. In addition, it offers security solutions, which include physical security and facility products, such as pneumatic tube systems for drive-up lanes, vaults, safes, depositories, bullet-resistive items, and undercounter equipment; electronic security products, such as camera and video surveillance equipment, alarms, access control systems, and biometric technologies; and security monitoring solutions comprising remote monitoring and diagnostics, fire detection, intrusion protection, managed access control, energy management, remote video management and storage, logical security, and Web-based solutions. Further, the company provides strategic analysis and planning of new systems, systems integration, architectural engineering, consulting, and project management services; and elections and lottery equipment, networking, tabulation, diagnostic software development, training, support, and maintenance services, as well as designs, installs, maintains, and monitors electronic security systems. Diebold, Incorporated sells its products through its sales personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, and distributors.
Fingerprint Cards AB (Stockholm:FING-B.ST; Frankfurt:FPQ.F; OTC:FGRPF) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint verify the person’s identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC’s technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company’s technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fujitsu (Tokyo: 6702.T) is primarily engaged in the information communication technology (ICT) business. The Technology Solution segment manufactures and sells products including various servers, storage systems, various types of software, network management systems and optical transport systems, as well as the provision of system integrations services, consulting services, front technology services, network services and system support services. The Ubiquitous Solution segment manufactures and sells personal computers, mobile phones, as well as audio navigational devices, mobile communication equipment and automobile electronic devices. The Device Solution segment manufactures and sells large scale integrations (LSIs), semiconductor packages, batteries, relays and connectors, optical transmitter and receiver modules. Biometric Security
Hawk Systems, Inc. (OTC:HWSY) through its subsidiaries, develops fingerprint authentication technology. Its technology would offer security, convenience, and ease of use in applications, such as automobile locks and theft-protection. The company offers Print Access Security System (PASS), an automotive security product. Its technology could also used for security in banking, healthcare, hotel/casino operations, employee time clock and attendance, stadium security, and sporting and gaming applications where identity management is required.
Hitachi (Tokyo:6501.T) brings a host of comprehensive security solutions, both information and physical security to ensure safety in everyday life. We employ cutting-edge technology to develop robust information and physical security systems, such as RFID, wireless LAN positing systems, biometric access systems, finger vein biometric system, trace detection systems, x-ray CT systems and x-ray DR systems. With our information and biometric security solutions, you can mitigate risks, achieve enhanced performance and ensure seamless business operation.
Holtek Semiconductor Inc (Taiwan:6202.TW) is a leading professional IC design house in Taiwan having its major business activities focused in the area of microcontroller and peripheral component design and marketing. Holtek’s product development strategy is firmly focused in the two areas of microcontroller and microcontroller peripheral devices. In this regard the company has developed and established its image as a professional MCU designer with the expanding MCU application area and service levels creating more room for new development. Presently the Holtek Semiconductor device range includes general purpose and specialised types of microcontrollers which in addition to being used in general purpose applications also see specialised uses in the speech, communication, computer peripheral household appliance, medical equipment, automotive and security etc. application areas. Additionally, Holtek supplies a range of power management devices and non-volatile memory peripheral devices, ensuring that customers are supplied with a functionally comprehensive set of device solutions. To maintain its continued business growth, Holtek, in addition to continuing to expand the range of products within its present device range, based on the semiconductor industry's superiority in its vertical division of labour, will further integrate its upper and lower related resources, and with its professional semiconductor design, wafer manufacturing and packaging experience, be able to provide customers with a total solution service, and improve overall efficiencies. Biometrics: Fingerprint recognition technology provides a secure and accurate means of biometric identification. This range of device from offers users a quick and easy implementation method or biometric fingerprint recognition. The integration of an optical fingerprint sensor, Holtek 32-bit ARM core microcontroller and fully programmed algorithm into a single module together combine to form complete fingerprint recognition module. A number of fingerprint images or templates are stored within the devices internal Flash Memory and therefore retain storage when power is removed. The storage capacity varies according to the module type selected. With easy commands such as learn, login and erase, this range of device offer a convenient and easy to use solution for users wishing to implement fingerprint biometric security into their products.
Honeywell International Inc (NYSE: HON) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. The company’s Biometrics include readers, cards and fingerprint readers.
ID Global Solutions Corporation (OTC:IDGS) provides multi-functional secure payment solutions for open and closed electronic payment transaction networks. The company is focused on the growing need for fraud protection and identity verification solutions.  ID Global was founded to pioneer key innovative approaches for the development, integration, and delivery of advanced digital identification solutions.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTC:IWSY) is a leading developer of mobile and cloud-based identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law enforcement technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, ImageWare's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials, including national IDs, passports, driver's licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint livescan and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in Portland, OR, Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Ontario.
Ingenico (Paris:ING.PA) provides a range of secure transaction solutions, including hardware, software and services, for payments at points of sale, over the Internet, or by mobile telephone. The Company offers: payment terminals and software; terminal estate management, including security application updates; payment applications (local, international, debit and credit); connectivity; routing; centralization of transactions (Axis); end-to-end security, from terminal to bank or processor; and value-added services, including prepaid mobile phone transfers and top-ups, loyalty card processing, private-label card management and other services including dynamic currency conversion. Biometrics
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. (NYSE:IR) sets the standard for security technologies. Our innovative security solutions ranges from wireless security products, biometrics and closed-circuit television to high-security mechanical locking systems. With more than 100 years of experience in security technologies, we stand behind every one of our product solutions. It is this commitment to design, performance, technology and service that ensures you can stand behind our products too.
Intel Corp. (NasdaqGS:INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Biometrics: True Key™ Technology: With the True Key™ app, you can log in using things unique to you-like your face, fingerprint, and a 2nd device-making it easier for you to stay in control of your online security, without compromising convenience, whether you are on your PC, tablet, or phone
iWallet Corporation (OTC: IWAL) Headquartered in San Diego, California, iWallet is a secure, luxury techcessories company, focused on its robust patent and trademark portfolio in the growing biometric market and combining the latest security features with luxury appointments. iWallet is licensed by Apple Inc. as an official Accessory Developer.
Liska Biometry (OTC: LSKA) provides fingerprint biometric solutions that enable individual authentication, precise identification searches, and cross-platform data interoperability in the United States and internationally. Its identification (ID) management solutions include BIN 1.0 descriptor authentication software, BIN 1.0 descriptor enrollment software, and BIN 1.0 database management software. These solutions provide a biometric identifier number that could be embedded in credit cards and driver's licenses, as well as travel documents, such as visas and passports, and a host of other personal identification credentials. The company also offers ID card design software, printer hardware, camera hardware, and software to support its solutions. Its customers include various government and law enforcement agencies, regional and state education systems, and corporations. Liska Biometry is headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire.
LRAD Corporation (NasdaqCM:LRAD) is using long range communication to peacefully resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in service around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement, emergency responders, emergency warning and mass notification, asset protection, and wildlife preservation and control.
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a global payments and technology company. MasterCard is teaming up with issuers, mobile network operators, acquirers and other service providers to give underserved consumers across the globe access to financial services that offer more ways to pay, greater security and control over their money. Mobile point of sale: Around the world, innovations such as prepaid and mobile payments combined with biometrics are enabling more people to take advantage of formal financial services. We are securing the entire payments ecosystem with EMV, end-to-end encryption, tokenization and authentication.
MGT Capital Investments (NYSE MKT:MGT) recently announced the execution of an asset purchase agreement to acquire certain technology and assets from D-Vasive Inc., a provider of leading edge anti-spy software.  In conjunction with the anticipated acquisition, the Company also announced the proposed appointment of John McAfee as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon closing of the transaction.  Further, MGT Capital also intends to change its corporate name to John McAfee Global Technologies, Inc. Closing of the acquisition is contingent on customary conditions including approval by MGT's stockholders. 
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Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Wine Stocks Directory Released; United States has overtaken France as the world’s foremost wine consumer

Wine Stocks Directory Released; United States has overtaken France as the world’s foremost wine consumer



Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC – June 8, 2016 – Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource covering actively traded sectors  releases its updated wine stocks directory for investors following the sector.

According to a 2015 report from Agrifrance, a specialist division of BNP Paribas Wealth Management, the top 5 key trends in today’s global wine market include:

•        Exports have doubled over the past 20 years: with Europe maintaining its position as the global leader, exporting 58% of its annual production

•        The newer wine-producing countries (New Zealand, Chile, Australia and South Africa) have increased their export volume by 370%

•        The United States has overtaken France as the world’s foremost wine consumer, with average annual consumption of 12 litres per person

•        Europe still accounts for 50% of wine consumption worldwide

•        84 of the 100 most famous wine brands in the world are French

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Wine Stocks Directory
Andrew Peller A NV (TSX:ADW-A.TO; ADW-B.TO) is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand, Thirty Bench, Crush, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster. Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal brands including Peller Estates French Cross in the East, Peller Estates Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper Moon, XOXO, skinnygrape, Black Cellar and Verano Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value priced brands. The Company produces wine based liqueurs and cocktails under the brand Panama Jack. The Company imports wines from major wine regions around the world to blend with domestic wine to craft these popularly priced and value priced brands. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes products through over 170 Winexpert authorized retailers and more than 600 independent retailers across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and China. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, KenRidge, Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Cellar Craft. The Company owns and operates more 102 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under The Wine Shop, Wine Country Vintners, and Wine Country Merchants store names. The Company also owns Andrew Peller Import Agency based in Vancouver and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc. based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company has entered into an agreement to produce and market the Wayne Gretzky brands across Canada. The Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products.
AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE LTD (ASX:AVG.AX) is a leading Australian wine company. Championing a fully-integrated wine business model, the breadth of our capabilities extends to vineyards, boutique and bulk wine production, packaging, marketing and distribution
BROWN FORMAN INC A (NYSE:BF-A; BF-B) For more than 140 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Southern Comfort, Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s & Cola, Canadian Mist, Korbel, Gentleman Jack, el Jimador, Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, New Mix, Tuaca, and Woodford Reserve. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by nearly 4,200 employees and sold in approximately 160 countries worldwide.
Chapel Down Group plc (ISDX:CDGP) produces and markets a range of still and sparkling wines made from English grapes. Whilst most are white wines, the proportion of red and sparkling wines has been increasing steadily. The Company operates a production site, vineyard and retail outlet at Tenterden in Kent. Most of the Group's grapes are purchased from specialist producers across the South-East of England.
China Tontine Wines Group Limited  (Hong Kong:0389.HK; OTC:CATWF) produces and sells grape wine. The company offers sweet wines and dry wines under the Tongtian, Tongtian Hong, and TONTINE labels. It is also engaged in the processing of grape juice; plantation of grapes; and wholesale and retail of winery and beverage products. The company sells its products in 22 provinces, 3 autonomous regions, and 4 municipal cities in the People’s Republic of China. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tonghua, the People’s Republic of China. China Tontine Wines Group Limited is a subsidiary of Up Mount International Limited.
Citic Guoan Wine Co Ltd (Shanghai:600084.SS) is principally engaged in the production and distribution of wine. Through its subsidiaries, the Company is involved in the farming of grapes, the distribution of wine, the processing and filing of wine, as well as the manufacturing of fruit juice wine, among others. The Company primarily offers grape wines with brands named NIYA, Strong and WESTERN, among others.
Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (NYSE: CCU) is a diversified beverage company operating principally in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. CCU is the largest Chilean brewer, the second-largest Chilean soft drinks producer and the largest Chilean water and nectar producer, the second-largest Argentine brewer, the second-largest Chilean wine producer and the largest pisco distributor. It also participates in the HOD, rum and confectionery industries in Chile, in the beer, water and soft drinks industries in Uruguay, and in the soft drinks, water and nectar industries and beer distribution in Paraguay and Bolivia. The Company has licensing and / or distribution agreements with Heineken Brouwerijen B.V., Anheuser-Busch Incorporated, PepsiCo Inc., Schweppes Holdings Limited, Guinness Brewing Worldwide Limited, Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Pernod Ricard, Compañía Pisquera Bauzá S.A. and Coors Brewing Company.
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ; NYSE:STZ-B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the number three beer company in the U.S. with high-end, iconic, imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo and Pacifico. Constellation is also the world`s leader in premium wine selling great brands that people love including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford, Rex Goliath, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and Jackson-Triggs. The company`s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky. Founded in 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, sales in approximately 100 countries, about 40 facilities,
Corby Distilleries Limited (TSX:CSW-A.TO; CSW-B.TO) is a leading Canadian marketer of spirits and imported wines. Corby's portfolio of owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including Wiser's® Canadian whisky, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice® vodka and McGuinness® liqueurs. Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., Corby also represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal® The Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlua liqueur, Mumm champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo Viejo®, Graffigna® and Kenwood® wines.
Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. (OTC:CWGL) Based in the Napa Valley, Crimson specializes in handcrafted, estate-grown wines originating from the highest quality winegrowing regions in the United States. Crimson owns and manages over 870 acres of vineyard land across five distinct regions.  Crimson's diverse collection of luxury domestic estates and wine brands includes Pine Ridge Vineyards (Napa, Calif.), Seghesio Family Vineyards (Healdsburg, Calif.), Archery Summit (Dayton, Ore.), Chamisal Vineyards (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), and Double Canyon (Prosser, Wash.)
Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO; LSE:DGE.L) is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
Diamond Estates Wine & Spirits (TSX: DWS.V) is a producer, marketer and distributor of wines and spirits in Canada. The company operates two wineries in the Niagara region of Ontario producing VQA and blended wines under such well-known brand names as 20 Bees, EastDell, Lakeview, Dois Amigos, Hat Trick, Dan Aykroyd, Benchmark and Seasons. The company also imports fine wines and spirits from around the world and serves as the marketing and sales agent for these brands in all regions of the country. These brands include Fat Bastard wines from France, Fireball Whiskey Shooter from Canada, Hpnotiq Liqueur from France, Anciano wines from Spain, Francois Lurton wines from France and Argentina and a number of top bourbons.
Dynasty Fine Wines Group Ltd.  (Hong Kong: 0828.HK) is a leading premier winemaker with a dominant presence in the PRC wine market. Dynasty has a diversified product portfolio, catering to various price segments and consumer tastes and preferences. We now make and sell over 100 types of wine products in five main categories, namely red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, icewine and brandy.
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BDL) operates a chain of full-service restaurants and package liquor stores in south Florida. The company operates restaurants under its Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill service mark that provide alcoholic beverages and full food service; and package liquor stores under its Big Daddy’s Liquors service mark, which offer private label liquors, beer, and wines.
Global Key Investment Limited (TSX:GKL.V) is a Canadian listed company engaged in trading, distributing and retailing wine in the emerging markets of China. Global targets key unexploited markets in China using its knowledge and experience of importing wine through its wholly owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong and mainland China.
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (Paris:MC.PA; OTC:LVMUY) is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d’Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Wen Jun, Belvedere, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton et Numanthia.
MAJESTIC WINE (LSE: MJW.L) is the largest wine specialist in the UK, with 211 stores (as of November 2014) selling brilliant wine by the mixed case. Majestic differentiates itself by the high quality of its customer service and advice, the diversity and quantity of stock available to purchase at each store, its dedicated on-site customer parking, wines to taste for free every day, the ability to order in-store or online and the availability of free delivery throughout mainland UK.
Rocky Mountain Liquor Incorporated (TSX:RUM.V) owns 100% of Andersons Liquor Inc. (“Andersons”), headquartered in Edmonton Alberta, which now own and operate 46 private liquor stores in that province, up from 18 stores since the Common Shares began trading in December 2008.
Scheid Vineyards Inc. (OTC:SVIN) manufactures and sells wine in the United States. The company offers red, white, reserve, dessert wines, as well as accessories, such as wine glass. It operates 10 vineyards having 29 varieties of grapes covering approximately 4,200 acres.
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE.AX) is engaged in the viticulture and winemaking, marketing, sale, and distribution of wine in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. It offers commercial, masstige, and luxury wine; distributes beer products; and provides contract bottling services to third parties. The company offers its products primarily under Beringer Vineyards, Lindeman’s, Penfolds, Rosemount Estate, Wolf Blass, Annie’s Lane, Castello di Gabbiano, Chateau St. Jean, Coldstream Hills, Devil’s Lair, Etude Wines, Greg Norman Estates, Heemskerk, Matua, Pepperjack, Seppelt Wines, Stags Leap Winery, Wynns Coonawarra Estate, and Yellowglen.
Truett-Hurst Inc. (Nasdaq:CM:THST) is a holding company and its sole asset is the controlling equity interest in H.D.D. LLC., an innovative and fast-growing super-premium, ultra-premium and luxury wine sales, marketing and production company based in the acclaimed Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys of Sonoma County, California.. Truett-Hurst, Inc. is headquartered in Healdsburg, California.
Vina Concha Y Toro SA (NYSE:VCO) is an international ambassador for world-class Chilean wines. Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor Concha y Toro, it was among the first Chilean producers to champion wines made from French grape varieties. Today Concha y Toro comprises a collection of individual wineries and brands ranging over multiple estates located throughout the premier wine regions of Chile.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (NasdaqCM: WVVI) produces and sells wines in the United States and internationally. The company offers various types of wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Oregon Blossom under the Willamette Valley Vineyards label; Semi-Sparkling Muscat under the Tualatin Estate Vineyards label; and Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, The Griffin, and Viognier under the Griffin Creek label. It owns, leases, or contracts for 592 acres of vineyard land. The company markets and sells its wines through direct sales at the Winery; directly through mailing lists; and through distributors and wine brokers.
Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company Ltd. (Shenzen:000869:SZ) is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of wine and alcoholic beverages. The Company mainly offers four categories of products: wine, including dry red, dry white and sweet wine; brandy, such as PEGASE XO Brandy, PEGASE VSOP Brandy, PEGASE 12-year Brandy, XO Brandy, VSOP Brandy, Changyu VSOP, 4-star Brandy and 3-star Brandy; healthy liquor, including Specially-made Spirit of Triple Testis and Supreme Treasure Spirit of Triple Testis, among others.
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