InvestBev’s Accelerator Bets on RTDs, Rum and Culture in New Cohort

Private equity firm InvestBev kicked off its new accelerator cohort last month, a mashup of canned cocktails, wine, spirits, THC and other products representing the spectrum of adult beverages. What does the selection say about the future of the category?

Sazerac Expands RTD Portfolio with New Texas Brands

Sazerac Company has partnered with Molson Coors-aligned wholesaler Andrews Distributing on three new ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in Texas, adding a regional portfolio to the spirit company’s expanding RTD business.

Spirits Distribution: New RTDs Hit Whole Foods; Southern Picks Up Pizza Vodka

Distribution shakeups this fall include several new portfolio additions for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (SGWS) and Anheuser-Busch (A-B) distributors, a few ready-to-drink (RTD) brands hitting major retailers, plus an interesting on-premise partnership for Elizabeth Banks’s canned wine.

Bev-Alc Sales Dip As Spirits and Wine RTDs Offer Bright Spots

Bev-alc sales declined in the two-week period ending September 6, although cider, as well as wine and spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) continue to buck the trends, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.