At-the-brewery sales from January to May 2023 increased +2.6% compared to the same period in 2022, according to Arryved POS data parsed by Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson in a recent blog post. However, sales increased at about half the rate of inflation, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracked at… Read more »
As a BevAlc business expands, how does an entrepreneur determine if a distributor relationship will be beneficial? That was the question poised during the Sovos Beverage Alcohol Summit last week, hosted by the beverage alcohol compliance shipment software company.
Tilray Brands has closed its acquisition of eight Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) beverage brands, including seven craft beer brands.
Big Grove Brewing is about to get a little bigger. The Iowa City, Iowa-based craft brewery announced it has broken ground on an expansion project that will increase its capacity by 50% next year.
The Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) “did not change significantly” from August to September, and remained relatively similar to ordering trends in September 2022, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA).
The Beer Institute (BI) has updated its Advertising and Marketing Code, including new guidelines on social media marketing and advertising placement standards.
We are thrilled to announce a new offering for our food, beverage and beer communities. Introducing: Insider All Access – an even more comprehensive and engaging way to stay up-to-date on the latest industry happenings.
Fresh back from Denver, Justin and Zoe recap their experiences at the Great American Beer Festival. Jess quizzes them on the beers, the booths and the vibe of this year’s fest. Plus, stick around for a Brew Talks replay of our conversation on the health of national draft beer.
BevNET, the leading source for news and insights into the beverage industry, is thrilled to announce the inaugural BevNET Spirits Awards for 2023.
One-third of the top 30 craft brands recorded gains in both dollar sales and volume in Circana-tracked multi-outlet grocery and convenience stores in the 12-week period ending September 10, which includes the bulk of the summer selling season.
Manna Beverages & Ventures (MB&V) is set to acquire California-based co-packer Nor-Cal Beverage Company for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The deal is subject to due diligence and approvals.
As the momentum behind zero-proof drinks shows no signs of abating, leading non-alc retailer Boisson is taking steps to secure its place within the expanding category, bringing on a new CEO and announcing today that has received funding in a $5 million bridge round from Convivialité Ventures, the VC arm of Pernod Ricard, and Connect Ventures.
Craft continues to battle declines, with dollar sales for the segment down -1% in the last 52 weeks (ending September 19) and volume down -5.3% in Circana-tracked channels. But the ebbs and flows of craft are what make it a “success,” Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch said last week during the company’s annual media brunch at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
Chicago-based Funkytown Brewery is already seeing the benefits from winning the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship this summer.
