The world's largest brewer has launched production of a popular Ukrainian beer in Belgium, and said all profits made from its global sales would go to humanitarian relief in Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
While macro-breweries constantly battle over market share, craft breweries have shown a remarkable willingness to work together. And what began as a culture of collaboration brews has sometimes evolved into national and global initiatives where groups of breweries make the same beer to raise money or awareness.
Within hours of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, restaurants and relief organizations across the globe had already sprung into action. In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, these businesses and nonprofits have been working around the clock to raise money and feed those who have been impacted by the violence.
Turning the page on 2020, the wine industry was optimistic about the year ahead. But sunny predictions were eclipsed and chaos--caused by weather challenges and supply chain disruptions--reigned.
Changing business models and the explosive growth of ecommerce have turned the spotlight on beverage alcohol sellers. They'll likely face increased scrutiny in 2022 to ensure they're complying with federal, state, and local requirements.
Ready-to-drink (RTD) options must deliver two key credentials: convenience and quality. These three brands are the ones to look out for in 2022.
Alcohol e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform Drizly released its third annual BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report...and it looks like craft beer is poised to reclaim shelf space from hard seltzer in 2022.
Energy drinks maker Monster Beverage Corp (MNST.O) is discussing a merger with international beverage alcohol company Constellation Brands Inc (STZ.N), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.
From a Black Hawk helicopter crew chief-turned-New Jersey brewer, to the Vermont brewery conceptualized during a deployment in Afghanistan, these veteran-owned breweries stand on their own merit.
During the height of the pandemic, breweries — including CraftHaus Brewery — had to shift their business models overnight. That meant more canned beer for curbside pickup and less draft beer, as tasting rooms were closed. "It's coined the candemic," said Wyndee Forrest, co-owner of CraftHaus Brewery.