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Ninkasi Brewing Cuts 12% of Workforce

Ninkasi Brewing Cuts 12% of Workforce

Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing Company has instituted “organizational and operational changes” over the last month that has led to cuts within its field sales, hospitality and management teams, Ninkasi Brewing CEO Nigel Francisco confirmed to Brewbound.

DuClaw Brewing Announces Return of Sour Me Unicorn Farts in 2021

DuClaw Brewing announced today its partnered with Brew Pipeline to re-release Sour Me Unicorn Farts in May 2021 for national distribution. Made with a trio of real fruits and edible glitter flecks, the sour ale is crafted to mimic the flavors of the famous Fruity Pebbles doughnut from Baltimore-based Diablo Doughnuts.

Bang’s Breakup With Pepsi Moves to Court

Bang’s Breakup With Pepsi Moves to Court

VPX Sports, the maker of Bang Energy, is seeking an injunction against PepsiCo to stop it from making threats to its customers and wholesale distributors, as the two companies’ dispute over a long-term distribution contract moves into the legal phase.

Heineken to Nominate Nitin Paranjpe as Supervisory Board Member

Heineken N.V. (HEINEKEN) nominates Nitin Paranjpe, Chief Operating Officer of Unilever, for appointment as member of the Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2021 for a four-year term.

IRI: FMBs and Hard Seltzers Account For Half of Beer Category’s Off-Premise Year-to-Date Gains

IRI: FMBs and Hard Seltzers Account For Half of Beer Category’s Off-Premise Year-to-Date Gains

With two months left in 2020, beer category sales at off-premise retailers remain elevated, as on-premise establishments continue to grapple with capacity restrictions and, in some states and cities, on-site service shutdowns. Year-to-date through November 1, beer category dollar sales are up 15.5%, to $37.4 billion, at off-premise multi-outlet grocery stores, mass retailers and convenience stores, according to market research firm IRI.

New Functional Beverage, IVUSION, To Launch In December 2020

IVUSION is used by “partygoers,” athletes, and anyone else wanting to fuel with only the best ingredients. That is why it is used as a recovery solution for hangovers, heat exhaustion, exercise and so much more.

2020 Brewbound Pitch Slam Contestants, Judges Announced

2020 Brewbound Pitch Slam Contestants, Judges Announced

The Brewbound Pitch Slam will take place December 8 and 10, starting at 4 p.m. EST both days. The competition is free to stream on Brewbound.com, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook. This year’s Pitch Slam semi-finalists include a diverse array of businesses creating products in various segments of the beer category.

CiderPros.com—The Online Job Hub for Cider Professionals Goes Live and Fosters Connections

“Cider Professionals Crafted Here” is the tagline of CiderPros.com, a newly launched cider industry specific job hub and marketplace. This summer, the American Cider Association (ACA), the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), and Fermentability Consulting launched the website CiderPros.com as a collaborative platform to attract and retain talent in the cider industry. The goal of CiderPros.com is to help cideries get more candidates applying for job postings.