Beer Business

Petainer Appoints Three New Distributors in Europe
Petainer, the market leader in innovative PET packaging, has appointed three new distributors in Europe, expanding its footprint in the region. The new distributors are Ice Techic in Bulgaria, BrewTec Europe in France and Scangothia in Sweden. The distributors will be promoting and selling products from the petainerKeg™ range, including the Classic keg and Linestar, […]

Petainer Appoints N/Pack as New Distributor in Brazil
Petainer, the market leader in innovative PET packaging, has appointed N/Pack do Brasil Ltda as a key distributor of petainerKeg™ in Brazil. Petainer launched its stand-alone business in Brazil earlier this year as part of its growth strategy for the Latin American region. Petainer is targeting the rapidly growing craft brewing sector in Brazil and […]

Republic National Distributing Company and Breakthru Beverage Group to Form $12 Billion Company with North American Footprint
Proposed Merger to Allow Greater Focus on Innovation and Differentiation in Rapidly Changing and Competitive Marketplace NEW ORLEANS and NEW YORK (Nov. 20, 2017)—Republic National Distributing Company, LLC (“RNDC”), a distributor and broker of premium wine and spirits, and Breakthru Beverage Group, LLC (“BBG”), a distributor and broker of beer, wine and spirits in the […]

Introducing 3×3 Insights; Offering Actionable Consumer-Buying Intel for the Independent Liquor Segment
Now the Independent Liquor Segment Can Capture Sales Data and Take Action to Boost Sales and Traffic NEW YORK, NY, November 8, 2017 — 3×3 Insights, the source for industry intelligence into the independent beverage alcohol market, today announced its launch in the U.S. with the first data analytics platform focused on understanding customer behavior […]

Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches for Upcoming Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show
Santa Rosa, Calif., November 8, 2017. Early Birds still have one week to save on registration for seminars and trade show tickets for the Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Early bird rates are in effect […]

Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show Announces Limited Time “North Coast Locals Only” Booth Discounts
Santa Rosa, Calif., November 8, 2017. Local North Coast producers of distilled spirits are invited to take advantage of a special tasting booth discount for the very first Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The trade […]

3rd Annual US Wine & Beverage Conference & Expo Opens Registration
“Wine Quality Conference” will focus on the eastern wine region’s pursuit of excellence. Healdsburg, CA, October 30, 2017 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) opened registration today for the WineAmerica U.S. Wine & Beverage Conference & Expo (USBevX) that will take place February 21– 22, 2018, at the historic Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. […]

Alcohol Beverage Importers & Distributors Conference Announced
Beverage Trade Network launches a major conference (ABID) dedicated to small and medium-sized importers and distributors of the USA in New York City on May 15-16, 2018. It has increasingly difficult for small and medium distributors and importers to gain traction in the market as larger distributors either buy out smaller ones or figure out ways […]

Brewers Association, Beer Institute, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, American Craft Spirits Association, Wine Institute and WineAmerica Praise Majority Support in Both House and Senate for Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Reaches Backing from 51 Senators WASHINGTON, DC— Leaders of the Beer Institute, Brewers Association, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, American Craft Spirits Association, Wine Institute and WineAmerica released the following statement after Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) became the 51st member of the United States Senate to […]

America’s Small and Independent Brewers Aim to Buy Anheuser-Busch InBev
Take Craft Back, Seeking $213 Billion, Is Largest Crowdfunding Campaign Ever Boulder, Colo., October 16, 2017—It’s official: The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit organization that represents America’s small and independent brewers, has announced the craft brewing community’s intent to Take Craft Back from Big Beer. The #TakeCraftBack campaign—launched at TakeCraftBack.com—seeks to crowdsource the funds to […]

First Annual Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show Now Open for Registration
Santa Rosa, Calif., Sept 27, 2017. Registration is now officially open for the Spirited International Spirits Trade Tasting & Show on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, in Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The event is expected to draw an audience of 2,500 attendees, including active and potential distillers, distributors, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and members of […]

Drizly Names Former Walmart U.S. CEO to Board of Directors
Alcohol e-commerce leader names former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon first Independent Director on board of directors. BOSTON, MA, September 26, 2017 – Drizly, the world’s largest online alcohol marketplace, announced today that seasoned industry professional Bill Simon, is joining its leadership team, to help Drizly build the future of alcohol commerce in North America. […]

Wein-Bauer, Inc. Introduces a Beer Inspired Spirit with Release of the New 750mL “Bauer’s Bierschnapps”
From Award-Winning Distillery Fischer Spirits in Vienna, Austria Chicago, IL (September 7, 2017) – Wein-Bauer Inc. today introduced a new addition to their Bauer’s Spirit line. Bauer’s Bierschnapps, Alcohol with natural beer flavoring, from Vienna, Austria will join Bauer’s Obstler, an apple and pear brandy, to create the first duo of its kind. The Bauer’s […]

Brewers Publications Presents Session Beers: Brewing for Flavor and Balance
Boulder, CO • September 5, 2017 – Sharing a beer or two with friends is one of life’s many joys. Session beers, whose mild strength invites more than one round, adhere to high quality standards and are dedicated to balance and drinkability above all. The latest release from Brewers Publications, Session Beers: Brewing for Flavor […]

BevStrat, The Beverage Industries’ Trusted Selling, Strategy and Sales Arm, Just Added It’s 100th Brand to It’s Portfolio
At a time when distributor sales teams are fully taxed, BevStrat has over 200 people on the ground to sell, market and support the small to mid-sized brand in over 22 states NEW YORK, AUGUST 28, 2017 – BevStrat, the beverage industries trusted selling, strategy and sales arm just added it’s 100th brand for USA selling […]
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