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bioMérieux Partners With Yeast Supplier White Labs to Develop GENE-UP BREWPRO

bioMérieux, a world leader in in vitro diagnostics, announces the launch of GENE-UP BREWPRO Yeast Slurry (YS) – the first-of-its-kind diagnostic quality control PCR test designed to specifically detect contaminants in raw yeast materials and yeast propagations to ensure top quality fermentations.

Data: FMBs Lead at C-Store, Other RTDs Face Big Opportunity

Data: FMBs Lead at C-Store, Other RTDs Face Big Opportunity

Convenience stores represent the next big opportunity for ready-to-drink cocktails, according to a new report from NIQ. Convenience dollar share for RTDs is up 14.6% since last year, per NIQ data shared this month at NACS.

Creature Comforts Union Vote Fails

Creature Comforts Union Vote Fails

A vote to formalize the Brewing Union of Georgia (BUG) among employees at Athens, Georgia-based Creature Comforts Beer Co. has failed. The results of the election, which took place on October 3, were 21 votes in favor and 32 against, Creature Comforts told Brewbound, noting that the company was “pleased, but not surprised” by the results.

Brewbound Podcast: A Field Report for the NBWA Annual Convention in Las Vegas

Brewbound Podcast: A Field Report for the NBWA Annual Convention in Las Vegas

The Brewbound team reconvenes and debriefs following the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Annual Convention. Zoe and Justin give a field report on the convention, including the issues at the forefront of wholesalers’ minds, the products sampled on the floor and the vibe at the Alliance for Women in Beer and BREW Making Moves event.

42 North “Gr8Ful” for Eight Years

42 North Brewing Company is celebrating its 8th anniversary beginning Friday, Oct. 20th.  Under the theme, “Gr8Ful 8th”, 42 North has programmed the weekend with live music, beer, and special events.

CGA: On-Premise Sales Velocity -2% Nationwide

CGA: On-Premise Sales Velocity -2% Nationwide

Nationwide on-premise sales have flattened after a slight downward tick, market research firm NIQ’s on-premise data arm CGA reported. Sales velocity declined -1% in the week ending September 30 and remained flat in the week ending October 7, CGA reported.