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Mezcal continues to rise in popularity

Vive Mezcal 2019 debuts first event for the spirit

Taylor Karg

September 12, 2019

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According to a January Insights from Nielsen titled “Tops of 2018: Tequila Drove Spirit Category Growth in 2018,” mezcal, a smaller sub-category of tequila, posted the highest growth rate in 2018.

Alcohol-free innovations hit the on-premise market

Nielsen highlights how more consumers are abstaining from alcohol and what it means for bars

Jessica Jacobsen

September 12, 2019

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As bars and restaurants see a growing sect of consumers abstaining from alcohol beverages, operators are getting creative with their drink menus in order to encourage consumers to visit the establishment but for an alcohol-free evening.

Product, packaging play vital role in beverage quality

Quality monitoring ultimately helps consumer experience

John Peter Koss

September 5, 2019

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The relatively simple topic of space can become a major issue when analyzing and evaluating the beverage industry supply chain.

ContiPressureCheck tire pressure monitoring system.

The 2019 beverage delivery tire guide

The latest releases from Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone and Hankook

Jeff Cioletti

August 26, 2019

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A number of the industry’s leading tire suppliers have unveiled a range of new products, as well as technical enhancements to existing models to improve the performance of beverage distributors.

SPRiZZi Drink-Co. introduced a new line of craft sodas: 1767 Craft Soda.

Beverage companies release new flavors, campaigns

August 23, 2019

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SPRiZZi Drink-Co. introduced a new line of flavored craft sodas. Post Brewing Co. launched its first-ever advertising campaign, and Wine Water Ltd. launched O.Vine.

Breweries, distilleries ‘go-to’ destinations to facilitate fan engagement

Bayou Rum distiller opens $8 million Barrel Library and Event Center

Barbara Harfmann

August 23, 2019

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To educate consumers about the brewing process or how handcrafted spirits are made, many breweries and distillers operate as “go-to” destinations complete with tours, taprooms, samples and merchandise.

Brisk Iced Tea can with Hobbs and Shaw art.

Beverage brands launch new campaigns, products to coincide with giveaways

August 13, 2019

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RumChata released its Summer Tumbler, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters partnered with National Geographic, Bud Light rolled out a new TV campaign, and Brisk Iced Tea partners with Hobbs and Shaw movie.

Budweiser announces partnership with National Women’s Soccer League

Beer brand will support NWSL in on- and off-season

Taylor Karg

August 13, 2019

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Not only did the women celebrate, but they celebrated with ice-cold bottles of Budweiser beer in their hands.

Data collection helps retailers, beverage-makers support consumer needs

Drizly, Nielsen announce new platforms that aid clients

Jessica Jacobsen

August 13, 2019

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Data collection technology is allowing retailers and manufacturers the ability to develop and stock the products that consumers want or even know the ones in which they should be investing time and money.

Beverage companies launch their latest campaigns, products

July 25, 2019

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Smirnoff launched the latest TV commerical for its Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions Line. CERIA Brewing Co.'s cannabis beer titled Grainwave now is available in 132 dispensaries throughout Colorado. S&D Coffee & Tea launched their latest product line of eight infused, non-carbonated beverages.

Beverage Industry Magazine

2019 September

Beverage Industry’s September issue features our 2019 Wholesaler of the Year recognition to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. This issue also features an up close look at the new Future Proof beverage alcohol company as well as a look into the coffee category within the past year. As usual, we rounded up the latest trends in products, packaging and ingredients.

Check back throughout the month for additional content.

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