Mermaid Gin Lands Investment, Names New CEO for U.S. Push
Mermaid Gin has landed fresh investment and new leadership as the UK-born brand ramps up its push into the U.S. market, the company announced today.
Ferron Salniker
Spirits Editor
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.
Posts by Ferron Salniker
RNDC’s Supplier Exodus Continues as Proximo Spirits Departs
After last year's exodus of suppliers from Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) – resulting in the closure of its California operations – Jose Cuervo’s parent company is making its national exit, marking another major loss for the distributor.
Suntory Names New Global Head of RTDs
Suntory Global Spirits has appointed longtime beverage executive Davin Nugent as president of global ready-to-drink (RTD), signaling a sharpened focus on that industry bright spot.
Spirits Declines Persist as RTDs Drive Holiday Alcohol Sales
Despite a seasonal lift from Christmas week, bev-alc sales closed out December in decline, with spirits weighing on the industry while ready-to-drink (RTD) delivered one of the few bright spots.
InvestBev Lands $14M From ‘Leading Global Beverage Company’
InvestBev Capital's flagship Fund V has received a $14 million strategic investment from a “leading global beverage company," the private equity firm announced today.
The Top Legal Sagas in Bev-Alc of 2025
From class-action suits over Fireball to disputes over jalapeño-flavored Tequila, this year’s bev-alc legal drama was, in a word, spicy.
The Top Ten Most Read Spirits Stories of 2025
This year’s top spirits headlines capture an industry in transition: major distribution shifts, sudden closures, shocking lawsuits, the race to win an emerging category, and of course, at least one celebrity closing a deal. Here are the top 10 BevNET spirits stories, as ranked by popularity.
Stateside Aims to Spark Spiked Sports Drink Trend
Stateside Brands, the company that kicked off the vodka-spiked iced tea trend, is now adding vodka to another beverage: the sports drink.
Non-Alc Pioneer Spirited Away Acquired By Denizen Rum Founder as Category Matures
After five years in operation, Spirited Away, the first non-alcoholic bottle shop in the U.S., has a new owner.
Clean Alcohol Collective Launches to Push Bev-Alc Transparency
You’ve likely heard of clean beauty, but clean alcohol? A new trade group is aiming to do what many in the bev-alc industry have historically avoided: define what “clean” means when imbibing.
What’s Next for Adult Non-Alc: Bigger Flavors, Tougher Retail, Broader Occasions
The next evolution in adult non-alc (ANA) will require brands to find new occasions, invest in retail strategy, and create forward-thinking flavor profiles.
Lake Hour Hires First CEO, Eyes Hard Tea Expansion
Lake Hour, the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brand co-founded by a Marvel actor and film producer, is adding a spirits industry veteran to the top of its setlist.
Zero Proof Playbook: John Wiseman of Curious Elixirs On A Decade In Adult Non-Alc
We chat with the founder of Curious Elixirs about untapped channels, what adult non-alc spaces will need to get right to survive, and why we may see fewer adult non-alc brands in the future.
Bev-Alc Sales Slide Ahead of The Holidays
Bev-alc suppliers are certainly looking to the holidays for a little cheer after sales were down across categories for the two-week period ending November 15, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.