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One consistent trend through the first two months of 2026 has been the strength of ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs).

Two months into her role as president of Portland, Maine-based Oxbow Brewing Company, Bri Warner is finding her groove and taking on more of the hands-on, day-to-day operations. The leadership transition allows founder Tim Adams to spend more time evangelizing for Oxbow and Rising Tide, which the company acquired in early 2025.

Cans may be maxing out their share of packaged craft products, Brewers Association (BA) staff economist Matt Gacioch wrote in a recent analysis of 2025 trends.

Non-alcoholic (NA) wine, beer and spirits still account for less than 1% of total alcohol category sales – leaving a runway for brands that innovate with popular functional ingredients, according to a new report from market research firm NIQ.

Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter March 9-11, including headlines from Boston Beer, Black Frog, The Brewers Association and more.

Garage Beer continues to build out its executive team. The independent beer brand, which is backed by Jason and Travis Kelce, has named BeatBox alum Patrick Brang its chief financial officer and longtime Molson Coors veteran Andrew McGuire its chief revenue officer.

It continues to get more expensive to go out than to stay home, according to food and beverage metrics in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index for February 2026.

Check out new products initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter March 9-11, including offerings from Samuel Adams, Blake’s Beverage, Stateside and more.

Despite holiday boosts and positive weekly scans, beer trends softened in February compared to January, according to the latest monthly report from market research firm Circana.

Several producers and a distributor filed an emergency lawsuit in Ohio last week in an effort to block Gov. Mike DeWine’s attempt to abruptly shut down the state’s intoxicating hemp beverage industry.

Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery have merged into what the brands’ leaders are calling “a long-term commitment to Chicago as a great beverage city.”

JuneShine Brands is shifting production of all its brands to third-party producers, the San Diego-based company announced today.

George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman’s non-alcoholic (NA) beer brand has been among the beer business’ worst-kept secrets. The Casamigos founders teased getting into beer’s fast-growing space last October. However, whispers about their involvement started long before.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who is running in the Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, weaved local and national politics into her roughly 15-minute speech, drawing a direct line from the White House’s impact on universal issues such as affordability, tariffs and sustainable energy to the struggles felt across the Pine Tree State.