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Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association

Former Dairy Farmers of America Exec to Lead American Cider Association

The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).

Brewers Association Taps Bart Watson as Next CEO

Brewers Association Taps Bart Watson as Next CEO

The Brewers Association (BA) has named Bart Watson as the trade group’s next president and CEO. Watson will succeed Bob Pease, who is retiring from the organization, effective January 3. Watson’s first day in the new role will be January 6.

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CMO Lesya Lysyj to Exit Boston Beer in March

CMO Lesya Lysyj to Exit Boston Beer in March

Boston Beer Company CMO Lesya Lysyj will step down from her role, effective March 6, according to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Chris Herron Took Climbing Kites CEO Role; Bubz THC Soda Line Coming

Chris Herron Took Climbing Kites CEO Role; Bubz THC Soda Line Coming

Creature Comforts co-founder Chris Herron quietly assumed the CEO role of intoxicating hemp beverage brand Climbing Kites a year after joining the company, the company shared last week. Herron’s promotion comes as Climbing Kites prepares to expand its beverage offerings in line with product trends across bev-alc.

Coca-Cola to Restructure Red Tree Bev-Alc Subsidiary, BodyArmor, Coffee Teams

Coca-Cola to Restructure Red Tree Bev-Alc Subsidiary, BodyArmor, Coffee Teams

The Coca-Cola Co. is consolidating many of the emerging, non-sparkling businesses in its portfolio – including brands like BodyArmor, Dunkin’ coffee, and its nascent RTD spirits project, Red Tree Beverages – under its Atlanta-based North American Operating Unit.

People Moves: Law Firm ArentFox Schiff Expands Bev-Alc Team; Right Coast Spirits Taps Harpoon Vet Jon Schwartz

People Moves: Law Firm ArentFox Schiff Expands Bev-Alc Team; Right Coast Spirits Taps Harpoon Vet Jon Schwartz

Nichole Shustack, Isabelle Cunningham, Helen Plunkett and Michael Rudy have joined the Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Practice at ArentFox Schiff, where they will focus on bolstering the beverage-alcohol regulatory practice, the firm announced. After nearly 30 years selling Harpoon and its sibling brands, Jon Schwartz has been named director of commercial strategy at Right Coast Spirits, the joint venture between Harpoon’s parent company Barrel One Collective and FX Matt Brewing.