Patco Brands, Producer of Rancho La Gloria, Invests in California Bottler
Patco Brands, the manufacturer of one of the leading wine-based ready-to-drink products and other private label brands, has made a strategic investment in Farfield, California-based Frank-Lin Distillers Products, the companies announced Monday.
INSIDER’S Week in Beer: 🙌 Oktoberfest Stays Undefeated
This week’s beer goes out to Oktoberfest beers for kicking pumpkin beers’ a**es during this fall seasonal uh, season. Lester Jones shared this nice chart here from the folks at FINTECH in a webinar last week illustrating the dominance (well done on the Beerfest addition there – who says data nerds don’t have fun?).
CPI for Beer at Home and Away Outpaces Total Alcohol
After one month on par with the increase in overall inflation, the consumer price index (CPI) for beer at home rose faster than inflation for all items year-over-year (YoY) in November 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
A Drink With … Sovereign Brands Founder Brett Berish
If brands can be founders’ children, then Brett Berish has taken a very hands-on approach to fatherhood becoming the focal point for his spirits company Sovereign Brands.
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Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement
The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies this week terminated the proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement that was initially announced more than two years ago, after a federal judge sided with the Federal Trade Commission suing to block the deal and Washington and Oregon state courts put permanent injunctions in place to halt the transaction.
Hurray’s Girl Beer Wins 2024 Brewbound Pitch Slam Competition
Los Angeles-based Hurray’s Girl Beer won the 16th edition of the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam.
FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s Over ‘Unlawful Price Discrimination’
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (SGWS), the nation’s largest alcohol distributor, over its pricing practices.
Allagash Entering Colorado with Elite Brands
Allagash Brewing is returning to Colorado for the first time in almost 20 years. The Portland, Maine-headquartered, Belgian-inspired brewery will have statewide distribution through Elite Brands.
Seth Rogen Brings Houseplant THC Seltzers to U.S.
Hollywood’s cannabis king is pouring up something new. Houseplant, the Los Angeles-based cannabis and lifestyle brand co-founded by actor and producer Seth Rogen, is moving into beverages with the U.S. launch of a four-SKU line of hemp-derived THC-infused flavored sparkling waters, available now in select markets and online.
Six Finalists Advance in Brewbound Pitch Slam
Six finalists emerged from a field of 11 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam.
Brewbound Reveals 2024 Award Winners and Rising Stars
Brewbound unveiled the trade publication’s 2024 industry Award Winners and Rising Stars today during the 2024 Brewbound Live business conference in Marina del Rey, California. The Brewbound Awards serve as an appreciation of industry members, trend setters, breakout brands, change agents and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, celebrating their achievements in the last year.
Brewbound Podcast: Meet Brewbound’s 2024 Craft Brewery, Large Brewery and Beyond Beer Company of the Year
Brewbound revealed the winners of its 2024 awards during the Brewbound Live business conference this week in Marina del Rey, California. This week’s Brewbound Podcast features interviews with three of those award winners: The 2024 Craft Brewery of the Year, Coronado Brewing Company; the 2024 Large Brewery of the Year, Narragansett Beer; and the 2024 Beyond Beer Company of the Year, Surfside.
Suntory Reveals New RTD-Focused Platform, Starts with Maru-Hi FMB in California
Global spirits giant Suntory Holdings revealed today the creation of a new business unit, Suntory RTD Company North America, focused on malt-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings with the first release expected to hit U.S. retailers in mid-January 2025.
No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied
The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger/Albertsons mega-merger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.