Zoe Licata joined Brewbound in 2021 after several years of freelance reporting and documentary work. She’s a Massachusetts native, guinea pig for bev-alc innovation and savant in Gen Z culture.
For the second consecutive month, beer recorded the largest year-over-year (YoY) price increases across all bev-alc categories in April, according to today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Bev-alc recorded another “reset week” to kick off May, according to the latest weekly report from market research firm Circana.
Nearly four out of every 10 craft brands recorded growth in the off-premise through mid-April, according to the latest monthly update from data and consulting firm Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).
Bev-alc trends held steady through late April, according to the latest weekly update from market research firm NIQ.
American Cider Association (ACA) CEO Monica Cohen has departed the trade group as it transitions to a “staff-led operating model,” the ACA announced Wednesday.
Beer shipment volume continued to rise in March, and there are signs that the category is reaching a point of “broad based stabilization,” according to Beer Institute (BI) chief economist Andrew Heritage.
Bev-alc’s off-premise trends have remained relatively consistent post-Easter, according to the latest weekly report from market research firm NIQ.
With today’s overcrowded shelves and endless bev-alc options, more and more suppliers are fighting for less and less retail space. Global Partners’ Mark Buonomo, New Trail Brewing’s Paul Gephart and Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Matt Roth and Seth Talmon share tips for sticking out and getting one of those coveted placements.
Beverage-alcohol’s off-premise sales returned to year-over-year (YoY) contraction post-Easter, according to the latest report from market research firm NIQ.
Craft beer needs a vibe shift, and the Brewers Association (BA) is spearheading a campaign to make that happen.
There is more anticipation for Brewers Association (BA) president and CEO Bart Watson’s annual “State of the Industry” address this year due to intentional adjustments to the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) schedule, which now places Watson at the end of the three-day conference’s content.
All beverage-alcohol categories had a stronger St. Patrick’s Day in the on-premise this year compared to 2025, according to the latest report from market research firm NIQ.
Now may be the time to invest in mints or hot dogs, as sales could rise following Monday’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) keynote address by hospitality expert Will Guidara.
Rising gas prices may be bad for consumers’ wallets, but increased costs and their impact on shopping habits may actually be good for the beer industry, according to National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chief economist and VP of analytics Lester Jones.
