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While the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated growth for ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs) over the last two years, alcohol delivery platform Drizly said the segment is more than “a pandemic-driven fad” and has the potential to drive retail sales.
Riding momentum from the launch of a formal, state-wide plastic can carrier Reuse & Recycle Initiative in May, Metro Boston and the rest of Massachusetts has seen a measurable uptick in the reuse and recycling rates of the troublesome and not-curbside-recyclable packaging.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) monthly survey of distributors’ beer purchasing behaviors recorded its highest December reading ever last month. However, the downward trend in hard seltzer and FMB purchasing continued as 2021 came to an end.
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bearded Iris Brewing Co. has joined the Independent Brewers Union (IndieBrew), the craft tie-up pioneered by Atlanta-headquartered Scofflaw Brewing.
Mary Guiver, Whole Foods global senior category merchant for beer and spirits, and Jason Murphy, Buffalo Wild Wings beverage product and program innovation manager, joined together on stage for the first time at Brewbound Live in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month to discuss what they’re looking for from suppliers in 2022.
A Festivus for the rest of us! It’s that time of year again, and Living the Dream Brewing is bringing back a festive favorite just in time for the holidays: their Festivus Fireside Barrel Aged Olde Ale.
On the final Brewbound podcast of 2021, managing editor Jess Infante and reporter Zoe Licata discuss the top 10 most-read Brewbound stories of the year, including several stories on the incidents of misconduct, sexual harrassment and discrimination reported throughout the year, and related fallout and resignations.
Uhl’s Brewing Company has created a membership program for barrel aged aficionados, with a mountain of perks available for participants ranging from discounts to private parties. Introducing: Y’Uhl Be Family.
A new year brings a whole new Single Cask series from River North Brewery.
Foxtrot co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola discussed the disruptive convenience and delivery chain’s beverage alcohol business and strategy during the Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month.
As 2021 comes to a close, AleSmith Brewing Company is investing $1.75 million in brewery and equipment upgrades to continue production growth and new innovation launches in 2022.
Farmers Brewing Co. announces distribution deal with Blach Beverage.
Brewbound readers in 2021 sought out news about fallout from the revelation of widespread gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment, the ups and downs of the hard seltzer segment, mergers and acquisitions and the crunched supply chain.
Experts at the Louisville, KY-based beverage development company, Flavorman, have announced the drink trends to watch for in 2022. Driven by the long-term effects of an ongoing pandemic, this year’s forecast is shaping up to focus on celebrating life’s simple pleasures while striving for balance.
