industry-news
From Gin & Juice to Hard Tea: Dr Dre and Snoop Target New RTD Segment
West Coast rappers and business moguls Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are expanding their ready-to-drink (RTD) line into hard tea and lemonade.
Craft Beer
industry-news
Athletic CMO Andrew Katz Exits NA Brewer; Search Ongoing for New Marketing Lead
Athletic Brewing Company CMO Andrew Katz has left the dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker after nearly five years.
regulation-policy
Nowadays Preps for November Ban with ‘Extra Light’ THC Beverage Line
Facing an ever-increasing likelihood that hemp THC beverages will be outlawed this fall, Nowadays is preparing for the long-run with its...
industry-news
BA’s Bart Watson Encourages Brewers to Embrace the Sunshine Peaking Through Clouds
Craft beer needs a vibe shift, and the Brewers Association (BA) is spearheading a campaign to make that happen.
industry-news
Hard Tea’s $2.1 Billion Market Is Highly Concentrated
Just ten vendors account for about 97% of hard tea ready-to-drink (RTD) dollars, according to a new analysis from Bump Williams Consulting...
culture-lifestyle
CBC Week + a Blockbuster Brewery Deal
The Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) rolled into Philadelphia this week – and so did the Brewbound Podcast On Location...
industry-news
Suntory’s On The Rocks Expands Margarita Lineup
Suntory's On The Rocks is expanding its margarita lineup as the RTD style continues to outpace other trends.
industry-news
Run The Jewels’ Juice Runners Lands $2M For Expansion
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail from Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels has closed a $2 million seed round.
new-releases
21st Amendment Brand Acquired by Evil Genius; Relaunches Distribution
Philadelphia’s Evil Genius Beer Co. has acquired the 21st Amendment (21A) brand, reviving its offerings after the 25-year-old San Francisco...
industry-news
BERO Lands in Walmart, Kroger and Publix Stores Nationwide
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer brand BERO has secured placements at major off-premise retailers, giving it nationwide presence at brick-and-mortar...
industry-news
New on Shelves: RTDs from SunnyD, Post Meridiem, Vodkade and Rancho La Gloria
In the latest RTD news, SunnyD brings back 'purple stuff,' Chandon takes a six-year swing at reinventing the spritz and espresso martinis go...
data-trends
Cutwater and Surfside’s Triple-Digit Growth Boost Spirits Sales
With recent warmer weather comes an uptick in bev-alc dollar sales, which flipped to positive (+0.5%) in the two-week period ending April 4...