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Peerless Beverage Company accepts the Gold Standard Award

Peerless Beverage Company accepts the Gold Standard Award

UNION, NJ (April 3, 2017) – In recognition of the consistent and long-term performance of our distributors, Peerless Beverage Company has been presented with the Gold Standard Award by Constellation Brands Beer Division. This is a proud moment for all the members of Peerless Beverage Company.

Peerless Beverage Company grew its overall sales of Constellation Brands by 5.85 percent in 2016, along with an impressive 8.21 percent growth in the off-premise distribution channel. As our mutual businesses continue to develop, these awards are an important part of recognizing the significant achievements of distributor partners.

Says Chuck Salzman, president and third generation at Peerless, “All of us are extremely proud of this accomplishment. It took a lot of hard work and determination by all here at Peerless and this recognition really validates all the work that is put in every day to grow the Constellation Brands. We couldn’t be happier with this partnership.”

ABOUT PEERLESS BEVERAGE COMPANY: Peerless Beverage Company, a family-owned business since 1933, is heading into its eighty-fourth year, led by third-generation Scott Beim and Chuck Salzman. The company is housed in a 250,000-square-foot state-of-the-art warehouse space, selling more than 8 million cases a year of the beer market’s biggest brands. Located in Union County, Peerless services Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Bergen, Sussex, and Morris (South of Route 46) Counties, ranking it one of the largest beer distribution centers in the state. Along with its cutting-edge technology, insight, and innovation, Peerless provides the best-quality products and service. Visit them at: www.peerlessbeverage.com, facebook.com/PeerlessBeverage, and twitter.com/peerlessbev.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS: Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. In 2014, Constellation was one of the top performing stocks in the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Index. Constellation is the number three beer company in the United States, with high-end, iconic imported brands including Corona Extra, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, 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, and Ruffino. The company’s premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka and Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.

Based in Victor, NY, the company believes that industry leadership involves a commitment to brand-building, its trade partners, the environment, its investors, and consumers around the world who choose their products when celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones. Founded in 1945, Constellation has grown to become a significant player in the alcoholic beverage industry with more than a hundred brands in its portfolio, sales in approximately a hundred countries, about forty facilities, and approximately 7,700 talented employees. The company’s vision is to elevate life with every glass raised. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com.