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Reyes Adds 38M Cases as RNDC Deal Now Complete in 11 Markets

Reyes Adds 38M Cases as RNDC Deal Now Complete in 11 Markets

The first major piece of RNDC’s territory fire sale is now complete. Reyes’ mega deal for 11 RNDC markets closed at the end of business on Friday, adding 38 million cases to its more than 360-million-case business.

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Societe Brewing Expands into Northern California

Societe Brewing Expands into Northern California

Societe Brewing is expanding its distribution footprint into Northern California, beginning April 11. The San Diego, California-based brewery now distributes in all key California markets through “100% independent distributors,” Societe founder and CEO Doug Constantiner announced Monday during the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) Members Conference.

Gopuff Lays Off Hundreds of Workers

Gopuff Lays Off Hundreds of Workers

Delivery service Gopuff has laid off hundreds of employees as it aims to cut costs, the company confirmed today. Former employees claimed the number was more than 1,000.

Craft Collective Expands to Vermont, Picks Up Distribution Rights to Vermont Beer Makers

Craft Collective Expands to Vermont, Picks Up Distribution Rights to Vermont Beer Makers

Independent wholesaler Craft Collective will expand to its fourth New England state next week when it launches operations in Vermont. Speaking to Brewbound, co-founder and CEO Adam Oliveri explained the impetus behind the expansion is a partnership with Vermont Beer Makers, who will sell the rights to their brands to Craft Collective after about a decade of self-distribution.

Breakthru Beverage Group Strikes Deal for J.J. Taylor’s Minnesota Beer Business

Breakthru Beverage Group Strikes Deal for J.J. Taylor’s Minnesota Beer Business

Breakthru Beverage Group has reached a deal to acquire J.J. Taylor Companies’ beer business in Minnesota, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. However, Breakthru expects the deal to close in the spring, pending customary closing conditions. Once closed, Breakthru will consolidate its beer portfolio into J.J. Taylor’s 600,000 sq…. Read more »

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.

SweetWater Brewing Expands to Oregon and Washington

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.