Mixed Bubbles — Sparkling Wine Trends in 2020
Sparkling wine sales are up overall, but preferences vary by style.
Consumers still love the bubbly. Champagne and sparkling wine volume consumption rose about 4% in 2019, according to the Beverage Information and Insights Group,...
The Trick to Understanding Sparkling Wine Labels
Bubbly wines are made differently than still wines, of course. There are three main styles, which are based on the European wine they emulate during the method of production:
Champagne – Fermented twice, with second...
Why COVID is Different For Distributors
Michael Wilson, vice president of Marketing and Packaging at AFFLINK.
The world supply chains are certainly not immune to disruptions. Two that stand out in recent memory are Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the...
New Podcast: Tech, Alcohol and Covid-19
Our new podcast is live! Beverage Wholesaler/Beverage Dynamics Editor Kyle Swartz and Cheers Editor Melissa Dowling have joined up to produce On & Off, which covers beverage alcohol industry trends, tips and news for both the on-premise and...
Interview: How COVID-19 Has Changed Drizly Consumer Trends
This persistent pandemic has changed consumer habits. Ecommerce has grown substantially in all areas of the economy, including beverage alcohol. Operating under the specter of the virus, customers have embraced digital delivery, curbside pickup...
What Distributors Want From New Alcohol Brands
Bringing new alcohol products onto market is difficult. Particularly for entrepreneurs who must compete against global conglomerates and big-name products that already dominate the industry. Nevertheless, each year a bevy of new brands from...
What Alcohol Consumers Are Buying, Months into COVID-19
Forget months, March 2020 feels like it happened years ago. COVID-19 caught the country unprepared for a pandemic. Like everybody else, the beverage alcohol industry had to adapt rapidly. It faced a surge of panic purchases, questions...
How Ruffino and Grand Marnier Became Hall of Fame Brands
Our 2020 Growth Brands Awards recognize the fastest-growing wine and spirits in America. To make our Growth Brands Hall of Fame, a brand must win at least 15 Growth Brands Awards, which have presented annually since 1997. Our...
Breakthru Beverage Group Announces Changes at CFO
Breakthru Beverage Group today announced the appointment of Melissa Calderwood as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2020.
Calderwood succeeds industry veteran Gene Luciana, who served as the company’s Chief...
Streamlining Warehouse Efficencies
The core tenet of a successful distribution center is minimizing warehousing and handling costs, while improving customer fulfillment and delivery goals. That’s why technologies and innovations within the alcohol beverage industry are gaining momentum.
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