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Diversity in Spirits: Suppliers Commit to Equalize Representation of Black Community Working in Spirits

Diversity in Spirits: Suppliers Commit to Equalize Representation of Black Community Working in Spirits

The pronghorn is the second-fastest land mammal in the world, second only to the cheetah. But the pronghorn can sustain its speed for longer than a cheetah, according to Dia Simms, a co-founder of Pronghorn, an initiative focused on cultivating the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, executive leaders, and founders within the spirits business. Simms,… Read more »

Consumer Price Index for Beer +4.5% in May 2022

Consumer Price Index for Beer +4.5% in May 2022

The price of beer — and most other goods — keeps going up. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beer in May increased +4.5% compared to a year ago, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Ceria Launches New Look for its Alcohol Free and THC/CBD-infused Offerings

Ceria Brewing Company, the modern beverage company co-founded by Keith Villa, the brewmaster who created Blue Moon, announces the launch of a new look for its Alcohol Free (AF) and THC/CBD-infused craft beers offering an elevated experience in the moments that matter most.

Last Call: McDermott Warns of ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits; Gallo Gets NFL Sponsorship; Buffalo Bill’s Closes

Last Call: McDermott Warns of ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits; Gallo Gets NFL Sponsorship; Buffalo Bill’s Closes

McDermott: Alcohol Suppliers Hit with ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits McDermott Will & Emery’s Alva Mather and Jeremy White cautioned beverage alcohol suppliers that they may be “in legal crosshairs” due to an “uptick in website accessibility cases,” according to a recent blog post. Mather and White wrote that plaintiff firms are issuing “pre-suit demand letters… Read more »

Star Power: What Makes Celebrity Booze Brands Fly or Fail

Star Power: What Makes Celebrity Booze Brands Fly or Fail

From actors to musicians to the world’s richest man, high profile figures have built their own category within the alcohol industry: celebrity spirits. But as celebrity-owned or endorsed brands become the norm, what makes them succeed or fail?