Ficks Beverage Co. Releases Mango Hard Seltzer Flavor
Ficks Beverage Co., the first hard seltzer flavored with real fruit juice, has just announced that their new mango flavor will hit shelves this week
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NBWA Annual Convention: Incoming Chairman Advocates for Stronger Franchise Laws
The three-tier distribution system is “under attack from all sides” and wholesalers should work to strengthen franchise laws that lock suppliers into nearly unbreakable contracts with their distributor partners. That was one of the messages from Patrick Blach, the incoming chairman of the National Beer Wholesalers, during his introductory speech Tuesday at the trade group’s 83rd Annual Convention.
Saxco Announces Tony Caracciolo as SVP/GM East Region
Saxco, the award winning and leading North American value-added distributor of packaging solutions to the wine, spirits, beer and food markets, announced that Tony Caracciolo has been named the company’s new Senior Vice President and General Manager for the East Region.
UK’s Totally Natural Solutions Signs Deal with New Zealand Grown Hops Supplier
UK-headquartered Totally Natural Solutions (TNS), a provider of innovative, natural hop oil extracts to the brewing industry, and beyond, has signed a major partnership with NZ Hops Ltd, New Zealand’s leading supplier of NZ-grown hops to the world.
Bell’s Brewery Excluded From Monarch Beverage’s Sale to Reyes in Indiana
Bell’s Brewery’s portfolio will be excluded from the sale of Indianapolis-headquartered Monarch Beverages to the Reyes Beer Division, after the Comstock, Michigan-based regional craft brewer informed its distributors last year it would not allow its brands to be sold to certain successors.
Reuben’s Brews Implements Ekos Business Management Software
Reuben’s Brews, Washington state’s most-awarded brewery, has implemented Ekos as its business management software.
Pabst Blue Ribbon Branded Cannabis-Infused Seltzer Launches in California
The Pabst Blue Ribbon name is now attached to a new non-alcoholic, THC-infused, lemon-flavored seltzer. The Los Angeles-based beer manufacturer’s PR firm today announced the formation of Pabst Labs, a licensed cannabis company based in Los Angeles, as well as the launch of a non-alcoholic, THC-infused, lemon-flavored seltzer, Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis Infused Seltzer, in California.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Turns 2 and Celebrates with Return to Joyland Triple IPA
2020 has us on edge as to what is coming next, but we are looking forward to celebrating another anniversary! This year, in true 2020 fashion, we are working to make it interactive virtually and in person.
Gilded Goat Brewing Company to Feature Local Artists in Can Label Design
Gilded Goat Brewing Company (GGBC) has begun canning some of their flagship beers in an effort to expand production and retail presence.
Woodchuck Hard Cider Introduces 100 Calorie Variety Pack
Woodchuck® Hard Cider is gearing up for a Fall season packed with innovation. Over the past couple of years, the Vermont-based brand has taken a new approach to their liquids with styles like Bubbly Pearsecco, Sangria, Sippin’ Citrus, and Mimosa.
Von Ebert Brewing Releases Jigsaw Puzzle Blues and Ride The Walrus IPAs
Von Ebert Brewing, the award-winning and locally owned Portland-based brewing company, this week is releasing two new IPAs on draft.
Bootstrap Brewing Enters Non-Alcoholic Beer Segment with Strapless IPA
After a year of trial and research, Longmont, Colorado-based Bootstrap Brewing will launch its first non-alcoholic offering, Strapless IPA, the company announced yesterday.
New Alfa Laval Fluid Handling Application & Innovation Centre Opens in Denmark
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – is opening a state-of-the-art Application & Innovation Centre in Kolding, Denmark.
Boulevard Seeks Tank 7 Can Placements, Teases Unfiltered Wheat 100 in 2021
Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Company is back in black in 2020. The launch of Quirk Spiked & Sparkling hard seltzer, as well as the addition of 16 oz. can 4-packs of Tank 7, a strong sophomore year for Space Camper IPA and a resurgence of Unfiltered Wheat in off-premise retailers as consumers stocked their fridges… Read more »