Honey has a rich history in beverage alcohol whether it’s with the creation of meads — a honey wine — or its addition to whiskey. Now the ingredient is finding itself in more spirits categories as brands look to differentiate.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), FMI - The Food Industry Association and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) issued a joint commitment related to the responsible marketing and merchandising of crossover alcohol products.
2023 was a banner year for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American whiskeys, according to an American Spirits Export Report released by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Washington, D.C.
Partnership to honor Issa Rae, Angelica Ross, Aurora James and more
February 21, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, Pronghorn Co., New York, introduced the #AllBlackBar platform to amplify Black-owned spirits brands to consumers and the culture.
Doritos, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, unveiled its collaboration with global flavor innovator Empirical, Copenhagen, Denmark, with the launch of Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirit.
In a post pandemic world, data shows that alcohol companies are being more cautious with advertising budgets and exploring other forms of marketing or advertising to reach their target audience.