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Brew Theory to Product, Sell Shipyard Brewing, JDub’s Brews in Florida

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Orlando, Fla., contract brewing facility Brew Theory will produce and sell Portland, Maine, headquartered Shipyard Brewing company’s portfolio of products in the Sunshine State. Brew Theory can provide the brand with 23,000 barrels of annual capacity and an external sales … Continue reading →

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Yuengling to Give $20,000 to Covid-19 Relief in Florida

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., said it is committing $20,000 to support the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (FRLA)  to provide immediate emergency funding to Florida hospitality workers, bartenders and waitstaff facing significant hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. “In the … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Sales Up 22% in Week, Spirits Lead Growth

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise alcohol dollar sales within Nielsen-measured channels is +22.2%, down 1.4% compared to the previous week. This week still captures some pre-Memorial Day movement. Spirits again led growth, rising 32.2% year-over-year (though down 6.8% … Continue reading →

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ABI Taps Social Media Platform to Aid Retailer Recovery

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Tiger Pistol, which says it is the only social advertising platform that delivers local activation at global scale, partnered with Anheuser-Busch InBev to support the brand’s worldwide network of local retailers, bars, and restaurants that have been affected by COVID-19. … Continue reading →

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Beer Purchasers Index Rebounds; Below Premium Hits Record High

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Beer Purchasers Index saw a significant rebound in the May index across all segments from April lows, National Beer Wholesalers Association, which surveys members to compute the index. Most notably, the below premium segment hit a record reading of … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Sales Up 24.8% in Year, 5.4% in 1 Week: Nielsen

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Spirits again led growth in off-premise sales, up 33.1% from a year earlier, 8.1% from the prior week, Nielsen reported.  Wine was up 27.2%, but down 1.9% vs. the prior week.  Beer/FMB/cider growth is up 20.9% from a year earlier … Continue reading →

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