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Brewbound Live 2026 Full Agenda Now Available: Hear From Allagash, Firestone Walker, Garage Beer, Crazy Mountain, Eureka!, Columbia Distributing, Good Boy & More
The full agenda for Brewbound Live 2026 (December 9 +10 in L.A.) is now available. This year’s lineup includes craft brewers, other bev-alc suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, advisory firms, data providers, trade group leaders and more, who will share their insights on the state of the industry in 2026, and what’s shaping their businesses and bev-alc for 2027 and beyond.
Willie’s Remedy+ Speeds Up Even as December Hemp Ban Nears
JuneShine Brands’ strategy for Willie’s Remedy+ is to hurtle forward even as a potential Prohibition for intoxicating hemp nears on December 11.
Sazerac Acquires Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing
Sazerac has acquired Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing in an effort to expand its production capacity for its growing portfolio of ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings, according to the company.
Meet the NB2A Breweries Attending Brewbound Live LA 2026
Brewbound and the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) are proud to share the three breweries selected to attend Brewbound Live Los Angeles (December 9 + 10) through Brewbound’s partnership with NB2A.
Stateside Expands Beyond Vodka with New Tequila RTD Line Playa Vida
The team behind Surfside and Super Lyte are adding a tequila ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail to the mix next year.
Bev-Alc Sales Nearly Flat as Spirits, RTDs Outperform Ahead of Halloween, per Latest Circana Weekly Scans
It’s too early to consult the tarot cards about beverage-alcohol’s Halloween performance, but the penultimate week of spooky season may be less grim than expected, according to the latest weekly scan data report from market research firm Circana.
KEG 1 Completes RNDC Acquisition as Joint Venture Dispute Lingers
KEG 1 River City has completed its acquisition of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) Kentucky assets, effective October 30, the companies announced today.
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth to Exit; Search for New North American Leader On
The world’s largest beer manufacturer is seeking a new CEO for its North American operations. Anheuser-Busch InBev announced today the planned departure of North American CEO Brendan Whitworth. Whitworth will exit at the end of November to join high-end gym chain Equinox.
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With Southern Glazer’s & MGK Onboard, Owen’s Makes National Retail Push
Owen’s is barely three months into full national distribution with Southern Glazer’s, but it’s already making big gains.
BevNET CPG Media’s 2026 Awards: Deadline Extended to Wednesday, Nov. 4
We’ve extended the deadline to this Wednesday, Nov. 4, for three of BevNET CPG Media’s annual awards programs, recognizing the brands, people and products that stood out across beverage, packaged food, and beer and beverage alcohol. Submit your nominations now.
Voodoo Ranger Aims High in C-Store Singles, Adds Mango Fuerza IPA in 2027 to Appeal to Hispanic RTD Drinkers
Voodoo Ranger is aiming to be one of the biggest single-serve brands in the convenience channel, and it’s adding “the most flavorful Voodoo Ranger yet” to its lineup.
Insider’s Week in Beer: 👻 What’s Scarier, Beer Sales or Halloween Costumes?
Budweiser may have plastered its logo all over the signage inside the Brewers’ clubhouse celebration area this week … but hey, Miller Lite was too busy, ya know, making beer!
Judge Orders Constellation Brands and Coors Distributing Company to Arbitration
Constellation Brands and Coors Distributing Company (CDC) must head to arbitration, according to a judge’s ruling issued this week. District Court Judge Adam J. Espinosa granted a preliminary injunction, as requested by Molson Coors-owned CDC, and ordered that Constellation Brand’s announced exit from CDC’s portfolio cannot proceed until arbitration between the two companies takes place.
Press Clips: Miller Lite Offers Brewers Fans ‘Clinch Cans’ After World Series Win; Maine Brewers’ Guild Pauses 207 Beer Week
The Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series victory is being commemorated with special-edition Miller Lite cans that were on the line as the home team was clinching the series Wednesday night.