Drink Brands Innovate for Vegan Lifestyle
As the vegan lifestyle continues to gain popularity, alcohol beverage companies are making strides in creating vegan-friendly products and cocktails. IWSR delves into elements of the production process that can cause a product to fall short of vegan criteria as well...
Retailers Increasingly Look to Alcohol to Enhance Consumer Experience
Serving alcohol is a growing trend among retailers looking to create experiences that shoppers can’t get when buying online. The trend extends to boutiques, grocers, and big box stores, but Nordstrom, in particular, has leaned into this strategy. Food and drink sales...
Spirits Show Solid Performance in 2019 but Tariffs pose a Concern
US spirits had a good year domestically in 2019, according to the annual briefing from the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. However, the organization warned that retaliatory tariffs were causing a “significant slump” in American whiskey exports. In 2019, US...
Peach Street Distillers and Ska Brewing Partner on Colorado Brewstillery
Located in Colorado, Peach Street Distillers (PSD) and Ska Brewing (SB) have announced Ska Street, a “brewstillery” joint venture. The brewstillery is set to open in Boulder, Colorado this spring. The two companies have been partnered since Peach Street’s opening in...
DOJ Requests Information From A-B InBev and Craft Brew Alliance
Last November, Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced it would purchase the remaining 68.8% of Craft Brew Alliance that it doesn't already own for approximately $321 million. As part of the process, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking additional information...
Epic Wines & Spirits Acquires Pacific Wine Distributors
California-based wholesaler Epic Wines & Spirits has acquired Pacific Wine Distributors trucking company also based out of California. Pacific Wine Distributors will continue to service its 100+ clients, but has been renamed Convoy Beverage Alliance. The deal...
DISCUS CEO Chris Swonger Talks Trade Wars and Tariffs
In an in-depth interview with Global Drinks Intel, Chris Swonger, the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, provides some perspective on the overall health of the spirits category. He discusses the effects of the recent tariffs imposed on US...
Alcohol Producers Looking to Tap into RTD Coffee Craze
As a result of the ready-to-drink coffee boom, alcohol companies are attempting to tap into the trend. Jägermeister, Jameson, and Pabst Blue Ribbon are some of the biggest names dipping their toes in the space, but there are several coffee-flavored vodkas, rums, and...
Constellation Brands Makes Investment in Press Seltzer
Constellation Brands announced a minority investment in Press Premium Alcohol Seltzer. The investment is a result of the company’s Female Founders program, created to support women-owned beverage companies. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Press...