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Ambiente Hires Ray Veliz as Vice President of Operations

Ambiente Opco, LLC (“Ambiente” or the “Company”), one of the largest and fastest growing beverage distributors in Texas, today announced the hiring of Ray Veliz to Vice President of Operations.

Ska Fabricating Acquires GR-X Manufacturing

Ska Fabricating is excited to announce its purchase of GR-X Manufacturing in a strategic move to leverage the two companies’ complementary strengths and technology.

Legislative Update: Drinks To-Go to Return in New York; California Expands To-Go Privileges

Legislative Update: Drinks To-Go to Return in New York; California Expands To-Go Privileges

To-go drinks will return to New York state after an abrupt cancellation of the pandemic-driven policy last June, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during her State of the State address earlier this week. “To-go drinks were a critical revenue stream for New York’s bars and restaurants during the pandemic, helping many small businesses across the state… Read more »

Tröegs Releases Nugget Nectar

Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its once-a-year cult classic, Nugget Nectar.

Dogfish Head Debuts 2022 Off-Centered Art Series with Where the Wild Hops Are

Celebrating the creative magic at the intersection of art and ales, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Off-Centered Art Series is a yearly collection of four limited-edition beers featuring artwork by a different collaborating artist. The brewery’s featured artist for 2022 is Max Mahn, a well-known printmaker and illustrator from Missoula, Montana. Max kicks off his Off-Centered Art Series residency with label artwork for the brewery’s all-new beer, Where the Wild Hops Are, a rustic, unfiltered IPA brewed with four wild-derived hop varieties.

TricorBraun Acquires Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel Packaging

TricorBraun Acquires Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel Packaging

Global packaging distributor TricorBraun announced today that it has acquired beverage packaging providers Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel Packaging in a move providing the conglomerate with additional non-alcoholic beverage capabilities and an expanded footprint in Canada. According to the company, all Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel team members, including existing leadership, are expected to remain with the… Read more »

Constellation Brands Grows Shipments +3%, Depletions +8% in Q3; Brewery Expansions to Add 20+ Million Barrels of Capacity

Constellation Brands Grows Shipments +3%, Depletions +8% in Q3; Brewery Expansions to Add 20+ Million Barrels of Capacity

After announcing a partnership with Coca-Cola to launch spirits-based canned cocktail Fresca Mixed earlier today, Constellation Brands reported increases in shipments (+3.1%) and depletions (+8.4%) for its beer business in the third quarter of the company’s 2022 fiscal year. Constellation’s beer portfolio – which includes Mexican import brands Corona, Modelo and Pacifico – increased sales in Q3 FY 2022 (for the three months ending November 30, 2021) on top of difficult comps from elevated off-premise spending driven by the pandemic era fridge stocking in 2020.

Brewbound Podcast: Ball Kicks the Can Down the Road

Brewbound Podcast: Ball Kicks the Can Down the Road

Ball Corporation has postponed the implementation of its new minimum order quantities and warehousing policy until March 1 after conversations with the Brewers Association and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). Then, the newly reunited Brewbound team discusses more headlines, including Topo Chico Ranch Water, Troy Aikman’s Eight Lager, and Pabst’s social media attention grab. Listen to… Read more »