RNDC’s Near-Total Exit, Middle-Tier Power Players Emerge
As Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) sells off nearly all of its territories, what does that mean for the state of distribution?
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Manhattan to Acquire ‘Collection’ of RNDC’s Wine & Spirits Brand Rights in NY
More dominos continue to fall as RNDC’s territory sell off continues. Leaders with Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors announced an agreement to acquire “distribution rights for a collection of wine and spirits brands” from RNDC’s New York joint venture with Opici Family Distributing.
RNDC Agrees To Sell 17 Control State Markets to Martignetti; Plans to Shed Further Operations
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) plans to shed the majority of its remaining business, with another transaction divesting from 17 states.
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New Belgium and Bell’s to Consolidate Distribution with Reyes Outside of Michigan
New Belgium Brewing Company began notifying Bell’s Brewery wholesalers on Monday of plans to consolidate the portfolio with the Reyes Beer Division in several markets outside of Michigan.
Last Call: BA Updates Style Guidelines; Kona Brewing Opens New Hawaii Production Facility
The Brewers Association (BA) published its 2022 beer style guidelines with revisions that included tweaks to several styles and clarifications to language used to describe juicy and hazy beers.
Rhinegeist Launches in Michigan
Cincinnati-based Rhinegeist Brewery is excited to announce its expansion into Michigan, bringing its full line of products to the Great Lakes State for the first time. Starting March 1st, Rhinegeist will be available on draft, and in cans and bottles throughout Michigan.
New Founders Brewing CEO Elton Andres Knight Details 2022 Plans, Vision for Michigan Brewery
Founders Brewing Company, new CEO Elton Andres Knight told Brewbound the company will focus on core innovations in 2022 and continue to build upon the company culture initiatives that the Grand Rapids, Michigan-headquartered craft brewery established over the last two years.
SweetWater Brewing Expands to Oregon and Washington
SweetWater Brewing has entered Oregon and Washington with Columbia Distributing, the brewery announced today. For the Atlanta-based craft brewery, Oregon and Washington mark its 39th and 40th states, respectively.
Night Shift Continues Northeast Expansion with Sheehan; Adds Vermont, Transitions in NY, Eyes Virginia and Maryland
Night Shift Brewing Company’s distribution partnership with the Sheehan Family Companies is helping the Everett, Massachusetts-headquartered craft brewery fill out the northeast. Earlier this month, Sheehan subsidiary Craft Vermont began distributing Night Shift’s offerings in the Green Mountain State.
With Constellation Brands Termination Looming, Bueno Beverage to Lay Off 43 of 160 Employees (UPDATED)
Visalia, California-based Bueno Beverage Company will lay off 43 of its 160 employees next week following the announcement of Constellation Brands’ termination of the Anheuser-Busch InBev-aligned wholesaler.
SweetWater Expands Distribution Through California with Reyes Beer Division
Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company has partnered with Reyes Beer Division to expand distribution across California.
California Family Beer Distributors Fires Back at Constellation CEO’s Comments, Calls Proposed Terminations ‘Anticompetitive’
The California Family Beer Distributors (CFBD), a trade group representing independent wholesalers in the Golden State, has pushed back against statements made earlier this week by Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands regarding the Mexican import giant’s proposed termination of two wholesalers.
Sonic Hard Seltzer Adds 21 Additional States in Drive-In Chain’s Strongest Markets
Sonic Hard Seltzer is cruising into 21 additional states — including many of the namesake fast-food chain’s strongest markets.
MadTree Brewing Announces Distribution Changes; Will Open Second Location and Release Vodka-based RTD in March
Cincinnati, Ohio-based MadTree Brewing has changed distribution partners in its home state from Cavalier Distributing to the Molson Coors distribution network of Stagnaro Distributing, Superior Beverage Group, Bonbright Distributors and NWO Beverage Co.
The Bruery and Offshoot Beer Co. CEO Details Distribution Focus for 2022
To kick off the new year, Orange County, California-based The Bruery and Offshoot Beer Co. announced several in-house promotions as part of its 2022 goal to strengthen its distribution footprint and continue growing off-premise sales.
Last Call: BrewDog Label Approvals Surrendered; C-Store Count Declines for 4th Consecutive Year
Days after the BBC reported that Scottish beer maker BrewDog allegedly submitted false information to the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, keg labels for the two beers in question were surrendered. Meanwhile, the number of convenience stores operating in the U.S. stood at 148,026 in 2021, a 1.5% decline compared to the 150,274 stores in operation in 2020, according to NACS and NielsenIQ.
Brewbound Podcast: How to Sell More Beer Via E-Commerce in 2022
Rabobank beverage analyst Bourcard Nesin joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss his report breaking down e-commerce alcohol sales in 2021 and the opportunities that await brewers in the space and tips for how to succeed.