40 Under 40 Spotlight: Lily Geiger
One of our 2025 40 Under 40 winners, Lily Geiger, launched her own alcohol-free aperitivo brand, Figlia, at just 25. With a small, women-run team, Figlia has become a well-known name in the zero-proof category.
Q&A With Greenbar Distillery’s Litty Mathew
Co-founder of Greenbar Distillery, Litty Mathew’s work is a blend of artistry, entrepreneurship and impact—and we got the chance to sit down and chat with her about what it’s like to run a successful distillery as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Women Leading Rum Evolves into Women Leading Rum & Spirits
Women Leading Rum, a global platform championing women in the industry, is evolving into Women Leading Rum & Spirits, reflecting a broader mission to unite and elevate women across all spirits categories.
Silent Pool Gin Named Official Supplier of Ascot and Royal Ascot
Silent Pool Gin is now the official supplier of Ascot and Royal Ascot. The three-year agreement will see Silent Pool Gin available year-round at Ascot including a permanent bar in the Grandstand and additional bars across the site at Royal Ascot.
SipSource Predicts Flattening of Spirits Declines Through 2026
SipSource released its latest quarterly forecast update for the Spirits category, projecting rolling 12-month 9L case depletion growth rates through Q2 2026. The newest update reveals several emerging trends that signal stabilizing negative growth rates by the end of 2025, signaling a shift away from the steep and growing decline levels seen between 2022 and 2024.
RNDC Exits California
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will close its California operations effective September 2, 2025.
Boosting Women Leadership in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the wine and spirits wholesale industry is not leading the pack in terms of women’s advancement and engagement. However, some organizations and leaders are actively working to change this and advocate for women, including Barkley Stuart, EVP, Southern Glazer’s.
Meet The Mixologist: Taylor Johnson
Taylor Johnson is sommelier and beverage director at Echelon Kitchen & Bar in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Podcast: Alcohol Trends and Data from the Control States
In this episode, we talk industry trends and data with David Jackson, Chief Operating Officer for the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association. Also known...
2025 Growth Brands: RTD Brands Making A Splash
The rapid rise in popularity of the ready-to-drink (RTD) category is a key factor in helping the alcohol industry remain afloat during this difficult time. Our 2025 RTD Growth Brands winners tell us in this article what they do to stay successful.
