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Brewers Association Addresses Criticism of Handling of Racist Actions by Brewery Members

Brewers Association Addresses Criticism of Handling of Racist Actions by Brewery Members

The Brewers Association (BA) today addressed criticism of its handling of racist actions by breweries within its membership. In an email to members titled “Bylaw and Governance Update,” president and CEO Bob Pease wrote that the BA has heard the criticism and its silence does not mean the calls to action have gone unheard.

Nielsen: Craft Beer Drinkers Exploring Non-Beer Options Regularly

Nielsen: Craft Beer Drinkers Exploring Non-Beer Options Regularly

More legal drinking age consumers than ever before are drinking craft beer, market research firm Nielsen found in its sixth annual Craft Beer Insights Poll (CIP), conducted on behalf of not-for-profit trade group the Brewers Association (BA).

Anheuser-Busch and Peter Heimark to Trade Distribution Territories in California

Anheuser-Busch and Peter Heimark to Trade Distribution Territories in California

The fallout of Constellation Brands’ forced sale of its distribution rights in California to the Reyes Beer Division is still being felt. Anheuser-Busch and Triangle Distributing owner Peter Heimark announced Thursday an agreement to exchange distribution rights in California, according to a joint press release shared by A-B.