Gopuff Expands to New York City
E-commerce convenience delivery platform Gopuff launched in New York City this week, with the promise of delivery to New Yorkers in 30 minutes.
Zoe Licata
Senior Reporter, Brewbound.com
Zoe Licata joined Brewbound in 2021 after several years of freelance reporting and documentary work. She’s a Massachusetts native, guinea pig for bev-alc innovation and savant in Gen Z culture.
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BDSA: U.S. Cannabis Sales to Surpass $24 Billion This Year
Cannabis sales in the U.S. are predicted to surpass $24 billion this year, a growth of 38% compared to 2020, according to BDS Analytics (BDSA), a Colorado-based global cannabis market research firm.
Molson Coors Innovation Update: Topo Chico to Expand Nationwide
Molson Coors Beverage Company will expand distribution of its Topo Chico hard seltzer nationwide, beginning in January 2022. Molson Coors launched the hard seltzer brand in nine states and seven metro areas earlier this year, in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages, according to a press release.
National Restaurant Association’s Tom Bené to Take Reins at Breakthru Beverage Group
Breakthru Beverage Group has tapped National Restaurant Association president and CEO Tom Bené as its next CEO, effective October 4.
IWSR: Can RTDs Save Premium Vodka Brands?
The volume compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for premium and above-premium vodka in the US market has steadily decreased since 2015, dropping -3.1% from 2015 to 2019, and -3.5% in 2020 alone, according to the market research firm IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Boston Beer and PepsiCo Partner to Create ‘HARD MTN DEW’
Launching in the U.S. in early 2022, the 5% ABV flavored malt beverage will be developed and produced by Boston Beer, while PepsiCo has set up a new entity to sell, deliver, and merchandise the product, according to a press release.
Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana Proposed in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced draft legislation today that would federally legalize marijuana.
Kaló Hemp-Infused Seltzer Expands Distribution to 10 States
New Jersey hemp-infused seltzer brand Kaló announced today that its products are available in 10 states via 12 tier-one distributor partnerships.
Non-Alcoholic Beer Maker Athletic Brewing Receives $50 Million in Series C Funding
Athletic Brewing, a non-alcoholic (NA) craft beer maker, raised $50 million in a Series C funding from investors, spearheaded by the Alliance Consumer Growth (ACG) and TRB advisors, which concluded on May 11.
New Realm Launching Spirits-Based RTDs, Exploring NA and CBD Drinks
New Realm will launch three vodka-based, 7.5% ABV canned cocktails by the end of May: Lemon Drop, Orange Crush and Naka Cranberry. A fourth flavor — Tequila Paloma — will launch later in the summer, while gin and bourbon RTDs are also in the works.
Tilray-Aphria Merger Now Complete, Creating World’s Largest Cannabis Company
The combined company — with a market capitalization valued at $8.2 billion at the end of trading on April 30, 2021 — will operate under the Tilray name moving forward and continue trading on the Nasdaq under TLRY and will begin trading on Toronto Stock Exchange under the same ticker symbol beginning May 5.