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PepsiCo and Walmart Colluded on Pricing, Alleges Unsealed FTC Complaint
PepsiCo allegedly created a soft drink “price gap” with Walmart, creating a system that allowed the world’s largest retail to obtain preferential promotional payments, while those same payments were reduced for Walmart’s competitors, according to court documents unsealed last week.
Press Clips: A Pennsylvania Distribution Deal, Founders’ NA ‘Nonetheless’ and Reactions to the A-B/BeatBox Deal
Wilsbach Distributors (Harrisburg) has acquired Brewery Products Company (York), increasing Wilsbach’s volume 50% and “expanding and streamlining” the company’s distribution rights across its South Central Pennsylvania footprint, Wilsbach president Frank Sourbeer Jr. shared on LinkedIn over the weekend.
Ball Buys Majority Stake in 2 European Canning Facilities
Beverage packaging manufacturer Ball Corporation will acquire an 80% stake in Benepack’s European can manufacturing businesses, including two production facilities in Belgium and Hungary, the company announced Wednesday.
Sycamore Brewing Co-Founder Will Divest and End Involvement Following Statutory Rape Charges
Justin Brigham, co-founder of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Sycamore Brewing, was arrested on charges of statutory rape of a child by an adult, first degree burlgary and indecent liberties with a child by the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, December 11. In response to the charges, Sycamore owner and co-founder Sarah Taylor, who is Brigham’s… Read more »
Ikasu Brewing Wins 2025 Brewbound Pitch Slam Competition
Los Angeles-based Ikasu Brewing won the 17th edition of the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam.
Anheuser-Busch to Sell 1 Brewery, Close 2
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) will sell one brewery and shutter another two, the company announced today.
Online Grocery Retailer Thrive Market Drops Alcohol, Bets Big on ANA
Thrive Market is going dry. The online grocery retailer announced today it is adding more than 100 SKUs across 20 brands to its adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage set, while simultaneously dropping all of its existing alcoholic offerings.
Eight Finalists Vie For Brewbound Pitch Slam Title
Eight finalists pitched their brands in the 2025 Brewbound Live Pitch Slam today.
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Brewbound 2025 Award Winners Revealed
Brewbound revealed the trade publication’s 2025 industry Award Winners and Rising Stars during the 2025 Brewbound Live business conference in Marina del Rey, California, on December 10.
BevNET Live Day 2: The Evolution Of Beverage Biz Leadership
The personal and professional responsibilities of a modern beverage entrepreneur were in the spotlight on Day 2 of BevNET Live LA 2025, as founders and leaders discussed strategies to effectively meet the changing role of running a beverage business.
CGA: On-Premise Velocity -5% Nationwide in November
The back half of November delivered mixed performances for bars and restaurants, according to CGA, the on-premise-focused arm of market research firm NIQ.
PepsiCo Announces North America Supply Chain ‘Strategic Review’
Amid reported settlement talks with $4 billion activist investor Elliott Investment Management, PepsiCo announced on Monday that it is evaluating an integrated model for its North America supply chain and go-to-market optimization initiatives.
Brewbound Podcast: A SoCal Vibe Check with Pizza Port’s Jill Olesh
On the latest episode of the Brewbound Podcast, Pizza Port director of sales Jill Olesh explains how the craft brewery has become a staple of SoCal grocery baskets.
Ghostfish Brewing to Take Over Former Pike Brewery Space in Seattle
Dedicated gluten-free beer maker Ghostfish Brewing has purchased the brewing assets of the former Pike Brewing production facility in Seattle, acquiring the lease for the 26,000 sq. ft. space from Fremont Brewing.