Bacardi Commits $3M To Support Bartenders and Industry
Bacardi Limited today launched #RaiseYourSpirits, an initiative to support bars and restaurants debilitated by the COVID-19 shutdown.
This includes a pledged donation of $3 million in financial aid and other support to help people on the...
Vinitaly Postponed Until April 2021
Another major alcohol expo has canceled its 2020 event as COVID-19 sweeps destructively across the globe.
At the beginning of March, in agreement with major wine industry institutions, Vinitaly had decided to postpone the 54th edition...
Report: 46% of Craft Breweries May Close Within Three Months
Coronavirus-fueled lockdowns across the country have squeezed economies to a near standstill. This includes America’s formerly growing craft beer industry, which now faces a grim future.
According to a recent survey conducted by Brewbound, a leading trade publication...
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division Celebrates Anniversary With Ruan
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) recently marked its first anniversary with Ruan.
The partnership began on April 15, 2019, with ABD contracting with Ruan for dedicated contract transportation and value-added warehousing.
ABD issued an...
Interview: Retail Alcohol in the Time of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has forced a new reality on beverage alcohol retailers. Mostly deemed essential, allowed to remain open, these businesses now operate amidst a spreading, highly contagious pandemic.
At the same time, consumer buying patterns have changed due...
RNDC Expands Partnership with Disaronno International
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), together with Young’s Market Company, has expanded its role in the distribution of Disaronno International.
The combined wholesaling company has signed a new agreement to assume distribution rights for the...
DISCUS Lauds Appointment of Danny Wirtz as WSWA Chairman
In a statement released this week, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. praised the appointment of Danny Wirtz as WSWA Chairman. The statement, from DISCUS and Responsibility.Org President Chris R. Swonger, reads in...
Night Shift Cancels $12M Brewery Expansion in Philadelphia
Night Shift Brewing, a trendy and fast-growing craft brewery located near Boston, has called off plans for a $12-million expansion into Philadelphia.
Originally the brewery had prepared to move into a 130,000-square-foot location. Now, Night...
On-premise Performance On The Upswing
It’s been a rough few months for full-service restaurants and bars, but things are starting to look up, according to the Nielsen CGA data. Among the states tracked, sales velocity in the week to...
WSET Branching Out Into Beer Qualifications
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — the world’s largest provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications — plans to develop a suite of beer qualifications.
WSET wants to add two beer qualifications...
