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Beverage Beat

Study shows consumers eager to return to restaurant dining

Patronage will hinge new expectations for digital support

August 26, 2020

According to a study released by Oracle Food and Beverage, consumers are hopeful about visiting restaurants again, but these visits might require more efforts from operators.

New study reveals impact of pandemic on craft distillers

41% of sales evaporated, valued at $700 million is lost revenue

August 21, 2020

A new study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on craft distillers reveals that 41 percent of their sales evaporated — worth more than $700 million — and 31 percent of their employees have been furloughed. A significant portion of these losses was attributed to the shutdown of on-site sales from tasting rooms and other on-premise sales.

Channel Strategies

Consumer-focused foodservice venues find ways to rebound

Perks, experience will be key to recovering from slow-downs

Sarah Graybill

June 23, 2020

As businesses reopen, digital engagement with consumers will be more important than ever before for keeping restaurants top-of-mind and personalized, experts note.

NICE canned wines adds 187-ml format

Wine brand uses Ardagh for new packaging size

June 9, 2020

British beverage company NICE released a new packaging format for its range of canned wines.

Beverage fleets rewrite their playbooks during unprecedented times

With on-premise accounts silent, wholesalers see boost from off-premise network

Jeff Cioletti

May 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced beverage distribution operations across the country to pivot and rethink most of their day-to-day operations.

Between Drinks

Bartenders have power in on-premise alcohol brand recommendations

Patrón named best overall spirit in bar influencer study

Barbara Harfmann

April 12, 2020

When dining out, consumers that “belly up to the bar” might ask their bartenders for recommendations on a particular brand or cocktail.

Channel Strategies

On-premise businesses adapt to COVID-19, plan for future

Businesses shift operations, develop strategies for eventual reopening

Sarah Graybill

April 1, 2020

As bars and restaurants close their doors or move services to drive-up, pick-up or deliver-only in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global on-premise food and beverage industry is reeling with the repercussions.

Campari America donates $1M to Another Round, Another Rally

Bar patrons can tip servers thru #AnotherRoundChallenge

March 30, 2020

Campari America, New York, announced a donation of $1 million to Another Round, Another Rally, a nonprofit that raises emergency funds for hospitality workers to support bartenders who are facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Bacardi commits $3M to support bar, restaurant industry

#RaiseYourSpirits provides financial aid and other relief to those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

March 25, 2020

Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, launched the hashtag #RaiseYourSpirits, an initiative to support bars and restaurants debilitated by the COVID-19 shutdown.

The Ablis Experience CBD lounge inside the Pine Street Marketplace in downtown Portland, Ore.

The Ablis Experience CBD lounge opens

To keep pace with all things cannibidiol (CBD)-related, medicinal and recreational marijuana clinics are popping up in states where it is legal

February 24, 2020

A new on-premise experience — and fresh from a mid-December Grand Opening — the Ablis Experience CBD lounge inside the Pine Street Marketplace in downtown Portland, Ore.