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Tequila to continue its ascension in popularity, growth

Spirit segment increases market share

February 15, 2022

Despite the greater pressure on production and the potential of shortages, tequila’s production issues have subsided, clearing the way for the spirit to continue its growth on-premise, experts note.

GP PRO’s new solution lets on-premise patrons seal to-go beverages

February 11, 2022

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific LLC, introduced a new dispensing solution for foodservice patrons: the GP PRO Automated Sealer.

Premium sparkling wines, Champagnes make the “nice” list

Sparkling wine to grow at 7% CAGR through 2031

Barbara Harfmann

November 11, 2021

As winter arrives and the holiday spirit is in the air, consumers are returning to bars and restaurants seeking premium sparkling wines, Champagne and cocktails.

National Restaurant Association releases mid-year supplement update

Report finds that delta variant could threaten gains made this year

August 31, 2021

The National Restaurant Association, Washington, D.C., released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, which illustrates the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the restaurant industry.

Coravin launches Professional Wine Preservation Kits

Kits aid on-premise operators to increase revenue, profit from wine sales

August 30, 2021

Coravin Inc. launched its new Professional Wine Preservation Kits that are specifically designed for on-premise partners (restaurants, bars and wineries) to increase revenue and profit from wine sales as they reopen and rebuild following the pandemic.

Last Drop

Mondavi, Hyatt kick of wine discovery series

Tasting dinner marks return to on-premise events

Sarah Graybill

June 21, 2021

With gusto, on-premise establishments are celebrating the return to in-person events with events such as wine tastings and pairings, as evidenced by a recent dinner series launched at the Hyatt Lodge, Oakbrook, Ill.

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Beverage brands rally to support recovery of on-premise channel

On-premise specific packaging, new entries could lift channel

Jessica Jacobsen

June 8, 2021

For the U.S. on-premise market, the pandemic last year was the equivalent to a season-ending injury as it forced many operations to shut their doors. Although it has been a difficult 15 months for the channel, beverage-makers are stepping up to support the on-premise community as it looks to rebuild.

Between Drinks

Post-COVID, consumers plans to return to on-premise neighborhood restaurants

Rum surges in popularity with piña colada, mojito top cocktails

Barbara Harfmann

May 20, 2021

Post-COVID-19, experts note that the “size of the prize” opportunity in the on-premise channel are huge. When making cocktails, rum is surging in popularity as the spirit of choice in piña coladas, mojitos and Margaritas.

Between Drinks

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s tequila brand gifts up to $1M of “Guac on the Rock”

Drink gifting app @Get_GYDO connects people, facilitates buying of drinks

Barbara Harfmann

May 4, 2021

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo and May birthday of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the actor and beverage entrepreneur gifted up to $1 million of “Guac on the Rock” with purchase of his Teremana tequila. A new drink gifting app, “Get Your Drink On,” enables users to socially gift a drink to someone in the same bar or in a location across the country.