Barton, A-B, Gambrinus, Pricing…. Lots of News

Let's catch our collective breaths and review all the breaking news yesterday.CONSTELLATION ON MODELO. Constellation Brands [parent of Barton Beers, western importer of Corona] chief Richard Sands told analysts: "We have a very good relationship [with Modelo]," but don't expect them to hand Barton "a pot of gold" in the form of eastern rights to Modelo. If it goes to Barton, there will surely be a pound of flesh extracted in the form of slimmer margins for Barton, marketing co-ops,