10 Beverage Trends for 2026
The biggest takeaway from perusing stacks of 2026 beverage alcohol and hospitality trends and predictions is that consumers this year will be all about...
Chicago’s United Center Arena Now Offering THC Beverages
Chicago’s iconic United Center has entered a new multi-year partnership with Chicago-based brands Señorita and RYTHM to make THC beverages available at concerts and live events, expanding consumer options for attendees 21 and over.
Bacardi Trials Robot Dog in its Warehouses
In a first for the scotch whisky industry, a new trial with Bacardi is exploring whether advanced robotics, such as robot dogs, could help identify small but potentially expensive ethanol leaks in aging warehouses.
VABC Names Interns for Youth Alcohol and Drug Prevention Project
Four young adults will serve as interns at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority’s (VABC) 42nd annual Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP).
Jaila Hendricks (Brunswick...
Target Now Selling Hemp-derived THC Beverages
Retail giant Target has begun testing sales of hemp-derived THC beverages in select stores throughout Minnesota, making them the first major national retailer to sell these beverages in their stores.
Podcast: The State of Beverage Alcohol Retail and Tech
In this episode, we interview Sadr Amir, CEO of Downtown Spirits and Esquin Wine & Spirits in Seattle, Washington. These two off-premise brands remain...
Podcast: Rum Trends with The Bamboo Room Tiki Bar
There’s a lot to love about rum, but many consumers don’t understand all that the storied cane spirit has to offer. We chat with...
MGP Names New CEO
MGP Ingredients, currently navigating the broad spirits market downturn, announced the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Julie Francis as President and Chief Executive Officer...
Tasting: André Brunel Makes Old World Wines for All Consumers
Domaine André Brunel, located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is a classic southern France estate with much to offer modern consumers. In an era where wineries seek...
Our 2025 Wine Growth Brands Awards Winners
It’s not the best time to be selling wine: Total wine volume consumption fell 4.5% in 2024 to 326.0 million 9-liter cases, according to...
