Infused Spirit Maker MXXN Returns With First Release in 4 Years

Infused Spirit Maker MXXN Returns With First Release in 4 Years

Launched in 2021, Darnell Smith’s THC-infused non-alcoholic (NA) spirit brand MXXN (pronounced “moon”) has had the distinction — or disadvantage, depending on your perspective — of being ahead of the curve on not one but two beverage trends. Now that consumers have caught up, he’s ready.

Circana Weekly Scans: Beer’s ‘Surprise’ Losses; Busch Bucks Trends

Circana Weekly Scans: Beer’s ‘Surprise’ Losses; Busch Bucks Trends

The beer category “surprised” Circana EVP BevAl Scott Scanlon last week and not in a good way. Both dollar sales (-6.1%) and volume (-7.3%) dropped mid-single digits in the week ending June 15 at off-premise retailers tracked by the market research firm.

🍻 Insider’s Week in Beer: BAPPLE Spring Brings SubLIME Summer

🍻 Insider’s Week in Beer: BAPPLE Spring Brings SubLIME Summer

Man, you know it’s bad when beer consumption is down in Belgium of all places. Data indicates the 2024 number was -2.1%, following a 2023 where it was -6%. Guessing that imported STELLA from Newark, NJ just isn’t moving as many units as one would hope … but maybe they should send over a few cases of BUSCH LIGHT’s newest foray into flavortown along with it – move over #BLAPPLE – it’s #BLIMEtime!

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FIFCO USA Appoints Gustavo Cornejo as CEO

FIFCO USA Appoints Gustavo Cornejo as CEO

FIFCO USA has named Gustavo Cornejo its new CEO, effective immediately. Cornejo succeeds Piotr Jurjewicz, who had led the company’s U.S. operations since 2022.