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Cove Soda drink lineup.

Cove Drinks Expands with National Debut in Costco Across U.S.

Cove Drinks recently announced the national debut of Cove Soda in 530 Costco warehouses across the U.S. starting April 1. This zero sugar soda made with probiotics originally made its U.S. debut in February 2024,...
Lake Hour beverage lineup.

Lake Hour is the New Happy Hour

When looking to create their own ready-to-drink beverage brand, for actor Wyatt Russell and producer Rich Peete, it was all about going back to the basics without sacrificing taste.  The two friends’ vision for Lake...
incubator

Announcing the EPG Beverage Incubator

EPG Brand Acceleration is seeking beverage entrepreneurs and up and coming beer, wine and spirit products within the alcohol industry for its inaugural Beverage Incubator program. We're looking for great products just a step...
southern glazer's

Sunshine Punch Announces Distribution Agreement with Southern Glazer’s

Sunshine Punch – a ready-to-serve cocktail brand – has signed a distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. First bursting onto shelves in July of 2023, Sunshine Punch aims to continue spreading Sunshine across the...
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits 2024 Liquid Insights Tour.

The SGWS Liquid Insights Tour Returns with New Cities

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's) just announced that its six-city Liquid Insights Tour is returning in 2024. The extensive, coast-to-coast educational initiative, led by the company’s National Accounts on-premise team, explores and identifies the latest...
Bright Cellar's wine subscription.

Full Glass Wine Acquires Bright Cellars

Brand acquisition and management firm Full Glass Wine Co. just announced two significant milestones: the successful closing of their Series A funding round for $14 million, led by Shea Ventures, and the strategic acquisition...
Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart, owner and president of KOVAL.

KOVAL: The First Chicago Craft Distillery Since the 1800’s

In lieu of Women’s History Month, Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart is a great example of how important women leadership is in the beverage alcohol industry.  After giving up tenure as a full professor, Sonat has...
warehouse

Building Warehouses of the Future

Looking at the world around us, technology is being utilized to improve just about everything. From implementing AI in the consumer shopping experience to data collection to grab-and-go shops, it is quite literally impacting...
tequila

How Long Can Tequila’s Growth Last?

Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. Double-digit growth in this category has helped lead the overall spirits market higher for years now. How much longer can the boom times continue for...
Snow Capped Cider product line.

Family Farm Business Turned Hard Cider Entrepreneurs

With only 25% of executive roles held by women in the beverage industry, Kari Williams' journey from a rich family legacy in orchards, dating back to the 1800s, to pioneering Snow Capped Cider, offers...