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January 2025 Beverage Category Review – 3Tier Beverages via NIQ

For the 2024 calendar year, dollar trends have stabilized somewhat for wine (-2.8%) and beer (-0.7%). Spirits experienced a significant slowing of growth in 2024 in off-premise channels, with essentially flat dollar growth (+0.2%). View the full report.

Reviews: Cuddle, Laurel’s, Father’s Deer, Partake Hop Twist

In this roundup of new product reviews, we try new beverages from Cuddle Sleep Health, A2 dairy latte maker Laurel's Coffee, canned spring water startup Father's Dear, and the latest flavor in Partake Brewing's Hop Twist line, Citrus.

Taste Radio: How This CEO Is Restoring An Iconic NYC Brand To Its Former Glory

H&H Bagels is a New York City institution. Its CEO Jay Rushin wants to make it an American staple. In this episode, Jay talks about how he helped H&H regain its relevance after the company fell on hard times, how he navigated some of the most challenging aspects of its turnaround and how H&H is attempting to align its storied history with modern culture and trends.

Distribution: Cannabis Beverages Target Southeast

Hemp-derived THC brands look toward new opportunities in the Southeast and other regions of the U.S. amid elevated interest in adult non-alc options, among other distribution news.

Tito’s To Move From RNDC to Reyes Beverage Group In California

Leading spirits brand Tito’s Handmade Vodka plans to leave Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for Reyes Beverage Group in California. The announcement comes after RNDC filed notice to lay off at least 60 of its staff in the Golden State.

Taste Radio: How Upstarts Shined At A Final-ish ‘Fancy’

Before the sun set on a final Winter Fancy Food Show, the event cast a light on a swath of emerging, innovative and better-for-you brands. The hosts highlight a few of their favorite products exhibited at the show, and how package design, ingredients, form factor and taste helped them to stand out.