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Only Beer Imports, Premium Lights Show Growth Trends

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The latest Be4er Purchasers Index from the National Beer Wholesalers Association paints a slightly optimistic picture.  The April 2022 reading for total beer is 55 — anything above 50 is considered expansionary — and an “at risk” inventory reading of 47, … Continue reading →

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At NBWA’S Leg Conference, Liquor is Topic No. 1

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Liquor is the enemy. That’s the clear message given 550 members of the National Beer Wholesalers Association who gathered at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington Monday (4/4) for NBWA’s first legislative conference after Covid-19 forced cancellation of … Continue reading →

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NBWA Purchasers’ Index Lowest in 12 Years

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for February 2022. For the second month in 2022, the industry has reverted to pre-pandemic trends. The February 2022 BPI survey shows the total beer reading at 43 and “at-risk” inventory at … Continue reading →

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FMB/Seltzers Continue to Fall, Imports Gain in NBWA Beer Purchasers’ Index

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The FMB/seltzer segment continued to see significant declines in the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index this summer. This segment took another big hit, falling 48 points from 92 in October 2020 to 44 in October 2021. The index for imports continued into expansion territory … Continue reading →

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Peter Heimark to Chair NBWA

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Peter’s two decades of experience serving the beer distribution industry in Southern California will be especially valuable as he helps lead this industry forward over the next year,” Craig Purser, president/CEO of NBWA. “Peter’s expertise and insights have already served … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

HIRED:  Erin Conar as vp-communications, National Beer Wholesalers Association.  She joins from H&R Block, where she was director of government relations, public affairs and policy.

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