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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Jiant Wants to be Hard Tea’s Olipop
The hard tea segment operates similarly to soda, with one or two leading national players, and a handful of regional winners. With that analogy, and Boston Beer Company’s Twisted Tea equating to a Coke or Pepsi, California-based hard tea maker Jiant believes it can be hard tea’s Olipop – a flavor-forward, ingredient-focused functional brand that connects with new and lapsed consumers.
Brown-Forman Guidance Upbeat Despite Tariffs
Brown-Forman maintained its annual forecast even as it weathers flat whiskey sales and prepares for the impact of tariffs, the company announced in its Q3 FY25 financials release and earnings call.
Spirits Industry Braces For Tariffs Retaliation, Pricing Hikes
As President Trump moves forward with tariffs, the spirits industry is bracing for a trade war that could bring price increases and shake up the backbar.
One California Craft Distiller’s Quest to Repair a ‘Broken 3-Tier System’
When Adam Spiegel founded Sonoma Distilling Company in 2010, it was the 15th distillery to open in California. Now the Golden State boasts more than 300 distilleries, more than any other state, and Spiegel is embarking on a new chapter aiming to help revitalize what he calls a “broken three-tier system.”
Bump Williams: Beer’s Shining Segments, Imports and FMBs, Dip in the Red as Category’s ‘Reality’ Sets In
2025 kicked off with cautious optimism for the beer category, but that has been quickly subdued after a disappointing February and Super Bowl performance, according to Bump Williams Consulting’s (BWC) monthly report, citing NIQ off-premise data (total U.S. xAOC + liquor + convenience) through mid-February.
Who Will Win The Billion-Dollar Adult Non-Alc Market?
Glancing at the adult non-alc (ANA) section of a store, most drinkers aspiring to moderate for the first time likely won’t find brands they recognize. They might prefer it that way.
3 Up, 3 Down: The Drivers of High ABV Growth, 6-Pack Declines and Hard Cider’s Varied Performance
In the first installment of 2025, 3 Tier consultants Danelle Kosmal and Devon Hevener share a trio of insights on industry growth, and accompanying downward trends, with NIQ off-premise data through January 25. Hot topics include high ABV beer and beyond, craft beer 6-packs and hard cider.
Brewbound Podcast: An Energy Drink M&A Crash Course
In a very special crossover episode, BevNET managing editor Martín Caballero joins the Brewbound Podcast to break down the blockbuster Celsius/Alani Nu deal.
Boston Beer Focuses on ‘Sharper’ Execution in 2025 by Doing ‘Fewer Things Better’
After ending fiscal year 2024 (FY24) with single-digit volume declines, Boston Beer is planning to dial in on key innovation items and support its portfolio with increased advertising in 2025.
Brown-Forman Shifts From RNDC to Reyes Beverage Group In California
Brown-Forman is ditching Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for evolving total-beverage distributor Reyes Beverage Group in California.
Más+ by Messi Joins Inter Miami CF Team of Star Sponsors
Inter Miami CF may still be chasing honors on the field, but the club’s trophy room of sponsorships is already glittering with silverware.
Analysis: Alani Nu & Celsius Deal Sparks Distro Realignment, Possible KDP Rethink?
The first two months of the year have seen a flurry of transactions for brands like Spindrift, RISE Brewing Co. and Aura Bora, but the year’s first big M&A blockbuster arrived late yesterday. As we take in our first impressions of the deal, here are the threads we’re following.
A Round With … Todd Bellomy of Farthest Star Sake
For the past three years, Farthest Star Sake has been taking curious drinkers on flavor expeditions as the only sake brewery and taproom in New England. Founder and head brewer Todd Bellomy shares his journey and his thoughts on the segment in this edition of A Round With – a Brewbound Insider-exclusive Q&A with bev-alc leaders.
Constellation Brands Takes Minority Stake in Hiyo Non-Alc Functional RTD Brand
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.