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Channel Marker to Become Coastal Mass Brewing

Channel Marker to Become Coastal Mass Brewing

Channel Marker Brewing will pay homage to its seaside hometown of Beverly, Massachusetts, with its new name: Coastal Mass Brewing. The name change comes from the discovery that another brewery was using the name Channel Marker for one of its beers.

Kroger-Albertsons: Judge Extends Temporary Block on $4 Billion Special Dividend

Kroger-Albertsons: Judge Extends Temporary Block on $4 Billion Special Dividend

A judge from Washington State has extended the temporary block on a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders in an effort to halt the cash dividend until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be fully reviewed by federal regulators. Judge Ken Schubert of King County Superior Court last week extended the temporary restraining order (TRO), now effective until Nov. 17.

Asahi Super Dry 0.0% to Launch in US in 2023

Asahi Europe & International has today announced the launch of its alcohol-free beer, Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, in the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Sweden, USA, Canada.

BrewLogix Launches Dynamic Performance Platform

Technology solutions company BrewLogix today announced the launch of its Performance Platform, directly serving and delivering vital insights to restaurant, bar, hospitality and craft brewery customers with draft beverage programs.

Encompass Technologies Adds Ray Guerin to Board of Directors

Encompass Technologies, the leading cloud-based ERP platform for producers, distributors, and retailers in the beverage industry, announced that Ray Guerin, former Chairman and CEO of Reyes Beverage Group, has joined its board of directors.