Ferron Salniker is the Spirits Editor, guiding our coverage of the spirits and RTD cocktail space. She reports for BevNET.com and Brewbound.com on everything from new subcategories in established liquor types to the growth of the craft spirits business.
Stoli Group has invested in The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, a fermented and distilled non-alcoholic amaro. Made from fermented and distilled hemp (non-intoxicating), the non-alcoholic spirit sits at the nexus of two rising categories: cannabis drinks and no/low alcohol.
Silvia Santiago, Puerto Rico’s first female rum master blender, celebrates her 50 year anniversary this year at Destilería Serrallés. We chatted with Santiago about the ways trends influence her release strategy, what’s changed for women in rum, and how to balance innovation and tradition.
With luxury tequila driving growth for spirits, the beverage innovators behind Fuze, NOS, BodyArmor and Core, are looking to further their presence in agave spirits.
LS Cream, a liqueur inspired by Haitian drink known as cremas, has received an investment from Fearless Fund at a valuation of $10 million, the company announced today.
There were several factors that made ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail Fishers Island Lemonade an attractive acquisition for E. & J. Gallo: premium positioning, high reorder rates, excellent taste and the founder’s pioneering vision for canned cocktails.
E. & J. Gallo’s High Noon Sun Sips is taking a dig at its competitors with a new activation aimed at getting consumers to swap their malt based beverages for a High Noon Tequila Seltzer.
Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage alcohol consumption has grown 104% in the past two years, according to NIQ, but how are consumers making shopping decisions, and where are they enjoying the growing variety of flavored malt beverages, canned cocktails and seltzers?
Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in TÖST, an alcohol-free sparkling beverage brand, the company announced yesterday.
Pernod Ricard has acquired a minority stake in ecoSpirits, a technology startup focusing on low carbon, low waste distribution systems for wine and spirits.
It’s been a busy Spring for Connecticut-based spirits company the CoreBev Group. The startup is gearing up for two launches next month including a Greek rum and a non-alcoholic ready-to-drink cocktail— in addition to buying its own distillery.
Luxco, Inc., a subsidiary of Indiana-based whiskey giant MGP Ingredients, has acquired Penelope Bourbon for $105 million upfront, the company announced Monday. The deal also includes a maximum potential payout of $110.8 million by the end of 2025 if “certain performance targets” are achieved.
Circana’s annual State of Beverage Alcohol Industry Report surveys the top trends in beverage alcohol, but what are the market opportunities hidden within that data?
Footwear company Birdies and infused tequila 21 Seeds have teamed up to launch a “Top Shelf” sneaker collection, inspired by “empowered women who call the shots.”
CEO of Sazerac Mark Brown plans to leave his role next month, according to reporting by Louisville Business First. The move is part of “a long-signaled and eight-year succession plan,” that will see Brown move to the role of executive chairman.
