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Great Lakes Bets on Seasonal Variety Packs to Fuel 2026 Growth

Great Lakes Bets on Seasonal Variety Packs to Fuel 2026 Growth

Great Lakes Brewing is cruising into Oktoberfest season with wind in the sails of its famed seasonal franchise. The Cleveland, Ohio-based craft brewery streamlined its variety pack offerings for 2026, moving to occasion-driven seasonal packs that rotate quarterly and static themed packs.

Dive Into Innovation With BevNET CPG Media’s Interactive Launch Explorer

Dive Into Innovation With BevNET CPG Media’s Interactive Launch Explorer

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Diageo Cut 1,900+ Jobs in FY26; 90% of Restructuring to Be Completed by September

Diageo Cut 1,900+ Jobs in FY26; 90% of Restructuring to Be Completed by September

Diageo CEO Sir Dave Lewis has refused to share publicly the number of jobs the company is cutting as part of its ongoing $1 billion restructuring effort. However, the company’s annual report released Tuesday revealed Diageo cut its workforce by more than 6% in its 2026 fiscal year.

Craft’s Positive Vibe Shift, Despite the Numbers

Craft’s Positive Vibe Shift, Despite the Numbers

The story of craft in 2026 has followed the increasingly repetitive plotlines of the last couple years: Volume is down a mid-single digit at the midway point, scans haven’t been encouraging and craft is on distributors’ cut lists. While the public-facing numbers aren’t encouraging, the vibe around craft is different in 2026.