State of BevAlc Report: Non-Alc Gaining Share of Sip, BevAlc Losing Displays
Fewer displays in BevAlc, notably in premixed cocktails, beer and cider, should be considered a warning sign for suppliers, according to a new report from Circana.
Data: Margarita Reigns; Cocktail Velocity Up 5%
America’s number one cocktail is… still number one. The margarita retained a fifth of all cocktail sales on-premise in the last quarter of 2023, followed in popularity by the martini and Moscow mule, according to new data released by CGA from NIQ.
Boisson Closing Retail Stores Amid ‘Restructuring,’ As Non-Alc Industry Looks for Answers
Leading adult non-alc (NA) retailer Boisson is shutting down retail outlets and is “restructuring,” according to the founder of one NA brand that was informed of the news by a former Boisson employee.
Becoming an Attractive Target: Four Keys to Securing Investment for Spirit Companies
What makes a spirit company a good target for acquisition? That’s the question a panel of experts answered at the DISCUS annual conference in San Diego earlier this month.
‘We’re Competing in All the Big Categories Now’: Six Questions with Melanie Batchelor, Managing Director at Campari America
If there’s one person who has had her hand in the transformation of aperitifs in the U.S., it’s Melanie Batchelor, who in her 12 years at Campari has built successful strategies for some of the bar world’s most iconic brands.
How Big Nose Kate Aims to Shake Up the Backbar With Women-Led Brand and Distiller
Melissa Heim can list a few reasons why Big Nose Kate, a whiskey brand named after an unsung historical female figure, offers something unique for the backbar.
Can Winemakers Find Sustainability in Spirits?
Recent sales data from the wine industry hasn’t been great, and some smaller wineries are looking to fix their problems by turning to spirits.
Spirits Distribution: Mom Water Hits New England; Heritage Grows with Beer Wholesalers
In this latest round of distribution news, we check in with new coconut vodka water, Mother's Milk and another fruit-infused vodka cocktail named after the same parent, Mom Water, as well as craft distillers Heritage Distilling and Frey Ranch, plus news from rum Coconut Cartel.
DISCUS: Industry Gears Up Against Anti-Alc Messaging, U.S. Spirits Slowdown
Fighting back against anti-alcohol messaging and rediscovering industry optimism following a year of flat spirit sales were two of the major themes at the annual Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) conference in San Diego this week.
NielsenIQ: BevAlc Sales Growth ‘Broadly’ Decelerates
Total BevAlc sales growth decelerated modestly in the two-week period ended February 24, reflecting accelerated volume declines and slightly stronger average pricing growth, according to Goldman Sachs Equity Research’s latest analysis of NielsenIQ data.
“What is the purpose of a cocktail?”: Six Questions with Greenbar Distillery
If it’s weird, it must be Greenbar. That could be the tagline for Los Angeles’ first post-prohibition era distillery, Greenbar Distillery, according to its owner.
Distribution: RTD Dirty Shirley Partners with SGWS, Expands to New Markets
Ready-to-drink cocktail Dirty Shirley has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), the company announced today, as it expands the reach of the nostalgic brand into new territories.
Campari Sales Up 8%; Optimistic for 2024
Campari announced today a +8.2% rise in net sales on a reported basis to $3.1 billion (€2.9 billion) in FY 2023 with a strong end to the year in Q4, driven by aperitifs, tequila and bourbon.
With Thinking Tree Acquisition, Heritage Distilling Reaches Deeper into Regional Growth
In a move foreshadowing one way in which consolidation in the craft spirits world may potentially evolve, Heritage Distilling Co last week announced the acquisition of fellow Eugene, Oregon-based spirit company, Thinking Tree Spirits.