Cointreau Enters Ready-to-Serve Market with Citrus Spritz Line
Cointreau, the orange liqueur that plays a supporting role in the margarita and the cosmo, is aiming to step into the spotlight with its first-ever ready-to-serve (RTS) product.
Jefferies: Affordability is the “Biggest Headwind” for Bev-Alc
Affordability is the biggest headwind facing the bev-alc industry, according to survey results released Monday from investment banking firm Jefferies.
Alcohol Consumption Study Spiked from Dietary Guidelines Process
The controversial study that drew the ire of beverage-alcohol industry trade groups will not be published, according to several media outlets.
The Zero Proof Playbook: How Upscale Bars Are Approaching Adult Non-Alc
Ordering a zero-proof option at a bar or restaurant can mean anything from a soda to a non-alc beer, but how are some of the country’s buzziest bars experimenting with non-alc options?
Pernod Ricard Restructures Distribution to Triple US RTD Footprint
Pernod Ricard is shaking up its distribution partnerships as it plans to triple its ready-to-drink (RTD) footprint in the U.S. over the next three years.
New Adult Non-Alc Drinks From Parch, Lapo’s, Wilderton And More
This month’s adult non-alc offerings include a desert-inspired spritz from Parch, buzzy coffee elixirs from Lapo’s and Wilderton, and two agave spirit replacements that keep the plant in the forefront.
Suntory CEO Resigns Amid Illegal Supplement Investigation
One of Japan’s best-known business leaders and the head of Suntory Holdings has resigned after a police investigation into the purchase of supplements that may have violated the country’s strict drug laws.
Can Soju RTDs Ride The Korean Wave Into The Mainstream?
Korean soju is one of the top selling spirits in the world, but can that popularity transfer to canned cocktails? Several emerging brands are aiming to find out.
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Announces New Investment, CEO
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila has landed additional investment and named a new CEO.
Goodmellow Takes a Spirit Maker’s Playbook to THC Beverages
Brandon Hanson, the co-founder of a well-known West Coast distillery, is venturing into the “wild west” of THC-infused beverages.
A Drink With…Brianda Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of The New Bar
We chatted with Brianda Gonzalez, founder and CEO of The New Bar, about what’s next, where the hurdles are for ANA, and how ANA brands can take cues from their full-proof counterparts.
Malibu Teams Up With Dole To Launch RTD Pineapple Rum Cocktail
A favorite poolside duo just got a convenient upgrade. Malibu and Dole are teaming up to launch ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails coming early 2026.
Anheuser-Busch to Sell NYC Distribution Business to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
In a tectonic shift in the distribution landscape, Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced plans to sell its wholly owned network of distributors (WOD) in New York to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS).
Spirits RTDs, Cider Buck Bev-Alc Sales Slump
Bev-alc sales continued to decline in the two-week period ending August 9, although cider and ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits are still enjoying a slight summer boost, according to analysis of NIQ data from Goldman Sachs Equity Research.