D’USSÉ Cellar Master Agathe Boinot Empowers Women
Making headlines in 2024 as the youngest female master among the major houses of Cognac at the age of 31, Agathe Boinot has had quite the unconventional journey to her appointment as D’USSÉ cellar master, breaking glass ceilings along her way.
‘California Sober’ Movement Changing the Way Consumers Drink
The ‘California Sober’ movement, where individuals swap alcohol for cannabis, functional beverages or simply moderation, is a trend that's here to stay. And with the global alcohol-free beverage market projected to surpass $225 billion by 2030, the question isn’t if this movement will redefine drinking culture, it’s how quickly.
CannaVinus 0%: A Sparkling Wine Without THC or Alcohol
Crafted without alcohol, THC or CBD, Cannavinus 0% is a sparkling wine that is infused with terpenes such as limonene, caryophyllene and pinene to provide consumers with stress relief, anti-inflammatory and mood enhancement benefits without the buzz.
Top Headaches for Supply Chain Managers for 2025
Based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. supply chain managers, the Supply Chain Integrity Outlook 2025 by Impinj research report reveals a data accuracy gap that leaves retailers struggling to find the level of insights, visibility and accuracy required to drive confidence in their supply chain and respond quickly to market changes.
IV20 Brings Together the Alcohol and Cannabis Communities
Blending the worlds of alcohol and cannabis has been attempted before, but has never been successfully done due to federal and regulatory complications. IV20 made its successful debut by blending together different terpenes, resulting in the spirit tasting and smelling like cannabis, but it's 100% vodka.
Finding Success Through Celebrity Partnerships
Celebrity partnerships have been used by companies since the early days of marketing. When done correctly, they can greatly help boost brand awareness. Big Sipz, a higher ABV canned cocktail brand, partnered with Waka Flocka on its Purple Punch flavor and has found huge success with the collaboration.
BevAlc Brands Push the Boundaries of Sustainability Innovations
When you think about sustainability, the first things that probably come to mind are solar panels and recyclable containers. And while these work great to help to reduce your carbon footprint, many companies are beginning to think outside the box, finding innovative new ways to be more sustainable.
More Companies are Nearshore Manufacturing
Manufacturing overseas is becoming increasingly complicated. Between higher shipping costs, longer wait times and an increased risk of problems arising with the shipments, more companies are turning to manufacturing nearshoring.
Sprinter’s Bold Entry Into the RTD Space
In its first month since launching on March 21, Sprinter has shipped over 140,000 cases and is available in over 10,000 retailers and bars across 44 U.S. states. Chandra Richter, Sprinter’s head of product development and supply chain, explains how she worked with Kylie Jenner for over a year to create the perfect formula that consumers now know and love.
Talkhouse Encore is the Talk of the Town
There’s no denying the popularity surrounding the ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage market. The U.S. RTD market grew 1.3% in 2022, according to Statista, reaching a...
