Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Diageo North America Opens New Canning Facility to Accelerate RtD Growth

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Diageo launched a new manufacturing site featuring two high-speed can lines, capable of producing 25 million cases of malt-based beverages and spirits-based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails a year. The operation at the new 225,000 square-foot facility supplements existing ready-to-drink production across … Continue reading →

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Coors Light Ends 6-Pack Plastic Rings Worldwide

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Coors Light said it will eliminate plastic rings from packaging globally, where Molson Coors owns brewing operations, and is set to become the largest beer brand in North America to move away from plastic rings. To support the move to … Continue reading →

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Wiseacre Brewing Expands to Indiana, Missouri

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wiseacre Brewing Co. said it plans to launch statewide distribution in Missouri and Indiana this month. Craft Republic will distribute Wiseacre’s products in Missouri, and Craft Roads in Indiana. Five of the Memphis-based breweries’ year-round beers – Ananda IPA, Bow … Continue reading →

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Riboli Family Wines Acquires New Vineyard

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Riboli Family Wines said it a new vineyard near their existing Stefano Vineyard in Paso Robles, Calif., for an undisclosed amount. Located in the El Pomar District, the vineyard is known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Petite Syrah. This … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Dominated Whiskey Sales on Drizly in 2021

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It represented 38% of sales, followed by Scotch at 33%, Irish Whisky at 8%, Flavored Whiskey at 7%, Rye at 6%, Japanese at 4%, Canadian at 3% and Single Malt at 2%. In 2021, Irish whiskey accounted for an 8.5% … Continue reading →

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Splash Beverage Expands Distribution through Suncoast Beverage in Southwest Florida

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Splash Beverage Group, Inc., a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, said Suncoast Beverage Sales in Southwest Florida will now distribute SALT tequila and TapouT performance drinks as well. Suncoast Beverage Sales is the authorized distributor of Anheuser-Busch products to … Continue reading →

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