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As farmers head into orchards and vineyards for the yearly harvest, many people are unaware of the similarities between cider apples and wine grapes. Both fruits thrive with ideal natural growing conditions and boast thousands of different flavorful varieties; hard apple cider was even served as an alternative to Champagne after World War II, according to White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA. 

Its rich history, diversified portfolio and commitment to providing best-in-class service to its customers are among the reasons that Grey Eagle Distributors is Beverage Industry’s 2017 Wholesaler of the Year.

Geloso Beverage Group’s Clubtails brand expanded its product offerings with the launch of six of its best-selling “cocktails in a can” in 24-ounce cans.

Budweiser reintroduced its America packaging this summer. Since 2011, when Budweiser unveiled its first stars and stripes can, the brand has “raised a cold one” to summer in celebratory fashion, the company says.

Corona Extra announced the launch of its 2017 limited-edition “Legends” bottles. For the fifth consecutive year, Corona released specially wrapped, collectible 12-ounce bottles featuring six boxers.

The National Honey Board, Firestone, Colo., is celebrating National Honey Month in September with the help of breweries across the United States. National Honey Month is an annual celebration of honey, honey bees and the ingredient that plays an essential role in brewing, the Board says.

Getting ready for fall, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery announced the release of its fall seasonal Punkin Ale, which originally debuted in 1994. 

With consumers desiring more premium options, White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA took its expertise as a global brewer of major brands, including Heineken and Dos Equis, to embark on a journey to give consumers the premium beer tastes from the diverse sources that they desire.

Great America, a brand of Stout Brewing Co., announced the introduction of a new fall seasonal flavor joining its lineup of specialty flavored malt beverages: Great America Apple Pie.