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High Speed Canning Systems from Wild Goose Filling Debut in Europe

U.S. beverage equipment manufacturer Wild Goose Filling introduces the CE-certified dual-lane model of its Evolution Series™ beverage canning systems, now available in Europe and worldwide. As the fastest machine in the range of Wild Goose canning systems, the fully automated dual-lane Evolution Series models can achieve speeds up to 6000 cans per hour.  

Monaco Cocktails Expands Hard Lemonade Line

Monaco® Cocktails, a leader in the canned cocktail space, today announces the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor. Monaco Hard Lemonades were originally introduced to the market in August 2022, making a splash with its entrance into the competitive category.

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Beer and Cider Taxes by $31 per Barrel by 2028

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Beer and Cider Taxes by $31 per Barrel by 2028

The latest iteration of a bill that would hike tax rates for Oregon beverage-alcohol producers was introduced in the state House of Representatives last month. House Bill 3312 (H.B. 3312) would raise taxes on beer and cider produced in the state from $2.60 per 31-gallon barrel to $33.60 per barrel by 2028 – a 1,200% increase over half a decade.

SweetWater Brewing Company Introduces New West Coast Style India Pale Ale

SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta’s craft beer trailblazer and the 10th largest craft brewer in the U.S., announces the launch of Gone Trippin’, a West Coast Style India Pale Ale (IPA) that pays tribute to the bold, hoppy beers SweetWater brought to the South more than 25 years ago.