Gambrinus Takes Jab at Barton

Just as the news of Grupo Modelo's arbitration talks with Gambrinus about the future of their relationship began to hit, Gambrinus issued a press release advocating their new "Modelo Power Set" program, which advocates giving Modelo products more space in the cold box to increase retailers' profitability. Toward the end of the press release, Gambrinus takes a shot across the bow of western Modelo importer, Barton Brands. From the Gambrinus press release: "The Modelo performance and opportunity appears most prevalent