Ball Corporation’s North American and European aluminum can supply will be hard to come by for the foreseeable future – into the end of the decade, CEO Ron Lewis shared during the manufacturer’s Q1 earnings call earlier this week.
In this quarterly snapshot report curated just for Brewbound Insiders, Agrowgate breaks down the latest policies and market factors affecting the beverage supply chain.
Stowe, Vermont-based von Trapp Brewing will launch refreshed branding in the first quarter of 2024, including a reimagining of its ibex logo and updated packaging. The new look packaging will begin shipping to distributors in February and is expected to be on shelves throughout von Trapp’s 13-state footprint by the end of March.
Premium cocktail mixer brand Q Mixers is debuting a vibrant new look for the second time in its 17-year history as it seeks to build a stronger connection with consumers both before and after purchase.
Ball Corporation recorded a -9.9% volume decline for its North and Central America can business during the third quarter, the company reported today. Global shipments declined -3% in the quarter.
Non-alcoholic (NA) craft maker RationAle Brewing has added 70,000 barrels of production capacity via a yet-to-be-named new strategic partnership. The San Diego-based brewery also unveiled refreshed branding and packaging.
Russian River’s STS Pils and Velvet Glow Helles lager will be available in stores in 12 oz. can 6-packs for the first time, starting this fall.
Cue DJ Khaled’s “another one.”
The trend of craft breweries extending their flagship beers continues. The latest is Monster-owned CANarchy’s Oskar Blues Brewery, which has extended its Dale’s Pale Ale.
Ball Corporation reported that global beverage can shipments declined -6.7% in the first quarter of 2023. For the full year, the can manufacturer is estimating that its global volume growth will be in the “low-single digits,” with volume in North America “slightly down.” Leaders discuss need for beer companies to launch promotions.
The world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans is considering closing another production facility. Ball Corporation announced today that it has notified employees and union representatives of the potential closure of its plant in Wallkill, New York, as part of its collective bargaining agreement.
Boston Beer is hitting the reset button with Truly Hard Seltzer in an effort to reverse the brand’s negative trends. Ahead of today’s Q4 and full-year earnings report, Boston Beer announced it would release new packaging, a new advertising campaign and communicate “clearer messaging” for Truly this spring as the company looks to grow Truly’s share and hold the No. 2 position in the segment behind White Claw.
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB), the elder statesman of Charlotte’s burgeoning craft beer industry, is rolling into 2023 with a new look, new distributor partners and a new IPA.
Ball Corp., the largest manufacturer of aluminum cans in the world, reported full-year and fourth quarter global shipments up +0.8% and down -6.1%, respectively, including the company’s now-divested Russia business.
Single-serve cans and 12-pack cans gained the most share among package formats for beer from Brewers Association-defined independent craft breweries, chief economist Bart Watson wrote in his annual packaging trends report.
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers unveiled new packaging today, the latest move in its 2023 brand refresh.
Inflationary cost pressures and higher year-over-year retail prices have caught up with consumers in North America, especially in the U.S., and the world’s largest can manufacturer is seeing “lower” than expected demand and “less consumption across the board,” Ball Corp. CEO Dan Fisher told analysts Thursday.
