America Cider Association Elects 2 New Members to Board of Directors
Two new members have been elected to the American Cider Associations (ACA) board of directors, the hard cider industry trade group announced last week.
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Hard Cider in a Chapter Primed for Growth, But Needs to ‘Claim the Throne’
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.
Non-Alcoholic Beer Grabs 4.2% Share of Beer Grocery Sales in January; Sales +23.5%, Volume +20%
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer claimed a record 4.2% share of beer category grocery sales during Dry January, according to an analysis by Bump Williams Consulting chief strategy officer Dan Wandel. NA beer recorded double-digit year-over-year (YoY) increases in dollar sales (+23.5%) and volume (+20.2%) in U.S. food stores tracked by market research firm NIQ for the four-week period ending February 1.
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Benchmark Invests in Blake’s Beverage Co.; National Sales and Distribution Partnership Rolling Out
Michigan-based beverage-alcohol platform Benchmark Beverages has taken a minority investment in Blake’s Beverage Co. and the two companies have launched a commercial partnership. Benchmark (Dark Horse, Roak, Brew Detroit, Great America) and Blake’s Beverage Co. (Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, Avid Cider) aim to “accelerate growth and shake up the beyond-beer category with fresh innovation and national scale,” according to a press release.
White Claw’s 4-Pronged Future Focus; Zero Proof Rebrand, ClawTails Launch, Core Nostalgia
Mark Anthony Brands (MAB) is rolling into summer with a focused plan behind White Claw, which boasts an even more dominant position in the hard seltzer segment. Now in its ninth year, White Claw now holds around 70% share of hard seltzer dollar sales, and a 50% share of “total beverage-alcohol seltzer,” which is primarily White Claw and Gallo’s High Noon, MAB president David Barnett said.
Tilray Brands Shakes Up Leadership Team; Ty Gilmore Out, Prinz Pinakatt to Lead Beverage Biz
Tilray Brands beverage division president Ty Gilmore is departing from the company, in one of several leadership changes, the craft beverage and cannabis firm announced today. Tilray chief growth officer Prinz Pinakatt is taking over the beverage division, effective immediately.
Going Green: THC Brands Line Up Investments Amid Regulatory Storm Clouds
Despite rising regulatory hurdles nationwide, optimism still exists for intoxicating hemp beverages, as evidenced by smaller investment funds’ desire to back brands in the nascent category.
Blake Lively’s Betty Booze Expands Cocktail Range With First Vodka RTDs
Blake Lively’s Betty Booze is expanding with a new vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktail line.
As RNDC Exits California, What’s Next For Suppliers?
While former RNDC suppliers plot their next move, what will be the impact of the distributor’s exit on independent spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) brands in California, and beyond?
With Sales Down, Brown-Forman Aims to Expand Its RTD Reach
Soft consumer spending on bev-alc and tariff uncertainty weighed on whiskey giant Brown-Forman’s fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings and outlook for next year, triggering shares to plunge 15% Thursday morning.
23% of Consumers Abstaining From Alcohol Ahead of Summer; Majority Still Consuming ‘Regularly or Occasionally’
Nearly a quarter of consumers (23.3%) have stopped drinking, or are taking a break from bev-alc, according to a recent survey by Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).
Intoxicating Hemp Regulations Take Shape in Several States
Legislation in progress across several states aims to bring beverages infused with intoxicating hemp into regulatory frameworks akin to alcohol’s three-tier system.
RNDC Rocked By Brown-Forman Exit As Supplier Exodus Continues
The country’s second-largest distributor, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) has been shedding suppliers at an alarming rate, with another major national loss announced today. Following Brown-Forman’s exit from RNDC in California this month, the whiskey giant will now follow suit in other states.
3 Up 3 Down: NA On the Rise Across Off- and On-Premise; High ABV Losing Steam
Editor’s Note: 3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Beverages is a quarterly insights series available exclusively to Brewbound Insiders, via the Chicago-headquartered, bev-alc-focused consulting and data firm. In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, 3 Tier consultant Danelle Kosmal analyzes data trends in flavor-forward bev-alc, high ABV offerings, pricing and more.
Texas Hemp Ban Will ‘Send Shockwaves,’ Say Industry Leaders
Texas is close to enacting a total ban on THC and THCA hemp products, as a law outlawing manufacturing, sales and possession heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval.
Katy Perry’s De Soi Goes After The On-Premise With Haute Margarita
De Soi, the non-alcoholic apéritif brand co-founded by Katy Perry, is turning up the heat with its newest launch, Haute Margarita.
‘Flavor is Forever,’ Craft’s Resurgence and More Soundbites from BMI’s Spring Conference
Beverage-alcohol’s embrace of flavor and craft beer’s shifting distribution trends were among spotlighted issues during last week’s Beer Marketer’s Insights Spring Conference in Chicago. Leaders from BeatBox Beverages, Boston Beer Company, Atomic Brands, Columbia Distributing and Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) shared where their business and the beer category is heading. Here are a few soundbites from the conference.