The energy drink market just got a little smaller, as Celsius Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire competitor Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock. The transaction includes a potential $25 million earn-out based on 2025 performance.
Continuing to bolster its adult non-alc (NA) portfolio, Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in Hiyo, a functional ready-to-drink tonic, the company announced today.
Bell’s Brewery executive vice president (EVP) Carrie Yunker will depart from the company next month after more than two decades with the Comstock, Michigan-based brewery.
Constellation Brands is facing a federal securities class-action lawsuit from an investor who alleges the company shared false information about its positive outlook for its challenged wine and spirits division.
Beer category dollar sales were roughly flat (-0.3%) to start the year at off-premise retailers tracked by market research firm Circana. Sales reached $2.854 billion at multi-outlet grocery, mass retail and convenience stores (MULO+C) in the first four weeks of 2025, through January 26.
January 2025 was a record month for non-alcoholic (NA) beer in grocery stores. NA beer claimed a 4.2% share of beer grocery sales during the month, according to NIQ food store data shared by Bump Williams Consulting. The Brewbound team discusses how Dry January shook out, plus much more.
The beverage industry is facing new supply chain pressures in 2025, with tariffs, rising costs, and shifting trade policies affecting key ingredients and materials. Agrowgate’s latest report provides insights into these challenges and what they mean for brewers and beverage producers. Learn how to adapt and stay ahead in an evolving market.
Two new members have been elected to the American Cider Associations (ACA) board of directors, the hard cider industry trade group announced last week.
Sapporo Holdings has taken a more than $91.5 million (JPY 13.9 billion) impairment charge on the goodwill of its Stone Brewing business, which the Japanese brewing giant acquired nearly three years ago for $165 million.
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails may be one way through the bourbon glut, according to Bardstown Bourbon president Pete Marino.
Brewbound’s annual awards are back for 2025! These awards honor beverage-alcohol companies for their achievements and impact over the past year, recognizing standout industry leaders, trendsetters, breakout brands, change-makers, and rising entrepreneurs. The awards ceremony will be held in Marina del Rey, CA, on the first day of Brewbound Live 2025, happening December 10 + 11, 2025.
Despite inflationary concerns, consumers continue to spend money in the on-premise, according to a recent report from the Bank of America Institute.
The 15th annual CiderCon took place in Chicago earlier this month, drawing about 850 attendees and cider industry members to the Windy City for the American Cider Association’s (ACA) annual industry conference and trade show.
From micro-dosed to macro-dosed, many intoxicating hemp beverage brands are expanding into stronger payloads, offering more THC per dollar.
