Diageo: Sales Up In 2023; Guinness Posted Best Year Globally
Diageo reported a 10.7% rise in net sales for fiscal year 2023, with premium-plus brands contributing 57% of overall organic net sales growth.
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Craft Trends Improving Despite YTD Trends; Imports No. 1 Beer Segment in Last 4 Weeks, per Circana
Craft beer off-premise dollar sales in the last four weeks (ending July 16) increased +1.2% versus the same period in 2022, according to market research firm Circana in its monthly beer report.
Iowa Breweries Team Up to Clean Up Rivers
Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., and Lua Brewing went knee-deep in Iowa rivers during the 20th annual Iowa Project A.W.A.R.E., volunteering time and donating proceeds raised from the release of Project Hop Fisch, a cause-driven Double Hazy IPA, dedicated to supporting Iowa water quality.
Everyday California Launches Everyday California Coastal Ale in Partnership With Resident Brewing
Everyday California, a San Diego-based ocean adventure and apparel company, announced its partnership with Resident Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery, to proudly unveil the Everyday California Coastal Ale.
Molson Coors Q2: Shelf Space Gains Expected in Top 20 Retailers; Core Brands Add 12K Tap Handles
The fallout of Bud Light’s sales declines has led to several gains for Molson Coors in the second quarter with potentially more on the horizon. During Tuesday’s call with investors and analysts, Molson Coors president and CEO Gavin Hattersley noted that several retailers have moved up the timing of their shelf resets from the spring to the fall.
“Ben Affleck Has A Big, Fat, Stupid Mouth” Released in Atlanta
It’s the hero no one asked for, “Ben Affleck Has A Big, Fat, Stupid Mouth” New England IPA has returned to the Atlanta Market — draft only. Printer’s Ale Manufacturing Company out of Carrollton, Georgia is offering this action-packed New England IPA in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Do they hate Ben Affleck? Nah. Do they think… Read more »
Cingari Family ShopRite Celebrates Summer with the Launch of “Grade Above Pilsner”
Cingari Family ShopRite, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket chain, has once again partnered with its neighbor in Stamford, Half Full Brewery, and the result is a new, light, Pilsner Beer just perfect for cool summer enjoyment.
Partake Brewing Promotes Evan Cohen to President; Founder Ted Fleming to Remain as COO
Partake Brewing has promoted chief commercial officer Evan Cohen as president to lead the Toronto-headquartered non-alcoholic beer (NA) maker through its next growth phase.
Molson Coors Post Best Quarterly US Volume Trends Since 2008
Molson Coors reported Q2 earnings results today, reporting its best quarterly brand volume trends in the U.S. since 2008, with Coors Lite, Miller Lite and Coors Banquet each recording double-digit growth.
Food For Free and Lamplighter Brewing Co. Tap into Charitable Spirit to Launch “About Thyme”
SOMERVILLE, Mass.— Food For Free and Lamplighter Brewing Co. (LBCO), are ready to quench your thirst to end hunger. On July 11, the organizations launched “About Thyme,” a limited-edition charitable beer to support the nonprofit’s year-round food rescue and distribution efforts across Eastern Massachusetts. “About Thyme” beer is a Golden Ale infused with lemon thyme,… Read more »
Andrews Distributing and Twisted X Brewing Company Are Bringing Hill Country Craft Beer Favorites to North Texas
Andrews Distributing Company is partnering with Twisted X Brewing Company to distribute their exceptional craft brews to beer lovers throughout North Texas.
On-Premise Traffic Consistent For 4-Month Period, Per CGA
On-premise traffic patterns have remained consistent since March, according to CGA, NIQ’s on-premise market research firm.
Stormalong Cider and CiderScene Release POG Punch Collaboration
Stormalong Cider, award-winning Massachusetts-based cidery, announced the release of POG Punch, a fruited cider made in collaboration with digital cider guide, CiderScene.
Iowa State University Brewing Science Program Partners With AB Biotek to Create Space-Crafted, Low Carbon Beer
Iowa State University Brewing Science Program Partners With AB Biotek to Create Space-Crafted, Low Carbon Beer