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Malteurop Malting Company Opens Distribution Center in California

MMC, one of the leading suppliers of North American Grown and Malted products and imported malts to North American craft brewers and distillers, is pleased to announce the opening of its new U.S. distribution center.

Monster: Q1 Net Sales +11.9% As ‘Beast’ Boosts Booze Division

Monster: Q1 Net Sales +11.9% As ‘Beast’ Boosts Booze Division

Boosted by triple-digit growth from its nascent alcohol division, Monster Energy beat analysts’ predictions in reporting an 11.9% year-over-year rise in net sales in its Q1 2023 earnings report on Thursday afternoon.

Suave Fest Returns To Denver in September

Raices Brewing Co. and Cultura, a non-profit organization committed to celebrating Latino culture, are pleased to announce the return of Suave Fest on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Sazerac CEO Mark Brown to Step Down, Replacement Named

Sazerac CEO Mark Brown to Step Down, Replacement Named

CEO of Sazerac Mark Brown plans to leave his role next month, according to reporting by Louisville Business First. The move is part of “a long-signaled and eight-year succession plan,” that will see Brown move to the role of executive chairman.

Brewbound ICYMI: Join Us for Brew Talks This Sunday

Brewbound ICYMI: Join Us for Brew Talks This Sunday

The first Brew Talks meetup is set for Sunday, May 7, at Nashville Underground. We’re going to start off Craft Brewers Conference week with two big talks, plus beers and networking.

Corona Non-Alcoholic: New Beer, Same Refreshing Taste

The iconic Mexican beer is pleased to introduce Corona Non-Alcoholic, a non-alcoholic brew with the same crisp, refreshing flavor as the classic Corona beer that drinkers know and love but with less than 0.5% alcohol by volume and just 60 calories per serving*.

Ball: Global Beverage Can Shipments -6.7% in Q1; ‘Low-Single Digit’ Volume Growth Projected in 2023; Beer Industry Promotions Needed

Ball: Global Beverage Can Shipments -6.7% in Q1; ‘Low-Single Digit’ Volume Growth Projected in 2023; Beer Industry Promotions Needed

Ball Corporation reported that global beverage can shipments declined -6.7% in the first quarter of 2023. For the full year, the can manufacturer is estimating that its global volume growth will be in the “low-single digits,” with volume in North America “slightly down.” Leaders discuss need for beer companies to launch promotions.

Narragansett Beer Introduces Atlantic Light in Time for Patio Season

Iconic New England brewer Narragansett Beer announces the re–launch of its flagship light lager, the refreshing Atlantic Light. An instant classic that truly delivers on both flavor and refreshment, this light, low ABV brew packs all the taste of an ice-cold original lager without the guilt.