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Molson Coors Taps Breakthru for Nevada

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group said it will represent the full Molson Coors portfolio, including all Miller brands, throughout southern Nevada. Breakthru has shared a strong partnership with Molson Coors in multiple markets for more than 40 years and recently received the … Continue reading →

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A-B to Host 1st Virtual International Beer Festival

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch said it is launching a blockbuster virtual festival featuring  a robust schedule of programming at www.InternationalBeerFest.org and on Anheuser-Busch social channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) beginning at 6:00 pm ET Friday (8/7). “Core to our mission at Anheuser-Busch, we want to bring people … Continue reading →

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Quality Beverage, Horizon Beverage Intro Medalla Light to Mass.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Cervecera de Puerto Rico signed Quality Beverage and Horizon Beverage for distribution of Medalla Light in Massachusetts. The partnership with the distributor alliance will reach locations who have been anticipating this exciting product launch, further solidifying Medalla Light’s presence in … Continue reading →

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June Beer Shipments Reverse Downward Trend

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time this year, domestic tax paid shipments of beer rose in June. Estimates by the Beer Institute showed shipments rising 699,000 barrels, or 4.4%, from a year earlier to reach 16,600,000 barrels. Beer Institute noted that the estimates … Continue reading →

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A-B Launches An Alcohol-Free Budweiser

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Budweiser is launching its first-ever alcohol-free, 50-calorie beer. Anheuser-Busch InBev is using the recognizable Budweiser brand to launch Budweiser Zero, an alcohol-free lager that tastes similar to the best-selling alcoholic beverage. One serving has 0 grams of sugar, targeting health-conscious … Continue reading →

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NBWA Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer awareness training to the more than 140,000 beer distribution employees in the U.S. to help them recognize and report signs of human trafficking.   The launch of the Distributors Against Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative coincides with the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30.  “America’s … Continue reading →

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