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Diageo Announces Pronghorn, A 10-Year Economic Impact Initiative

Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, announced it has teamed up with industry veterans, Dia Simms and Erin Harris, to build an inclusive and diverse economic initiative focused on cultivating the next generation of diverse founders, executive leaders and entrepreneurs in a sustainable and scalable way.

Vermont’s Ten Bends Beer to Begin Distributing in Michigan

To expand the reach of craft beer from the Northeast, and with a long-time aim to serve the diverse beer audience in Michigan, Vermont’s own Ten Bends Beer is thrilled to announce the release of their flagship products in the Great Lake state beginning this summer.

The Untappd Beer Festival is Coming to San Diego

Untappd, the world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer enthusiasts, announced dates for the Untappd Beer Festival, scheduled to take place in San Diego October 1-3, 2021 at Petco Park, home of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres.

Fallout Continues as Beer Industry Grapples with Accusations of Widespread Sexism and Abuse

Fallout Continues as Beer Industry Grapples with Accusations of Widespread Sexism and Abuse

Over the weekend, several breweries named in accounts of misogyny and misbehavior within the beer industry released statements. The leaders of Philadelphia-based Evil Genius Beer Company issued a statement on the brewery’s Instagram account on Saturday, May 22, that acknowledged past mismanagement and outlined the company’s next steps to improve its culture. Pollyanna Brewing Company, which announced the departure of former president and CEO Paul Ciciora last week, shared that it had since learned of “numerous allegations regarding Paul Ciciora and sexual misconduct.”

Oregon Fruit Launches New Dragon Fruit Puree

Oregon Fruit Products LLC has launched new Dragon Fruit Puree, the company’s latest seasonal addition to its wide offering of fruit purees for the fermentation market.

Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Hard Seltzer Hits Shelves

Award-winning chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay announced his hard seltzer, Hell’s Seltzer, is now available on shelves across the U.S. Currently in 25 states, Hell’s Seltzer will be sold nationwide by mid-summer.