Craft Collective Expands to Vermont, Picks Up Distribution Rights to Vermont Beer Makers
Independent wholesaler Craft Collective will expand to its fourth New England state next week when it launches operations in Vermont. Speaking to Brewbound, co-founder and CEO Adam Oliveri explained the impetus behind the expansion is a partnership with Vermont Beer Makers, who will sell the rights to their brands to Craft Collective after about a decade of self-distribution.
Austin Eastciders Appoints John Glick President and General Manager
Austin Eastciders has hired John Glick as its new president and general manager, the Austin, Texas-based cider-maker announced Thursday.
Tilray Takes on HEXO Debt, Opens Path For Equity Ownership
Two of Canada’s major cannabis producers are coming together after Tilray Brands agreed to take on $211 million of debt from HEXO, a resolution that will allow the latter brand to shake off its “crippling overhang” by providing Tilray with “significant equity ownership position,” according to a press release.
Brewbound Podcast: Kelly Meyer Explains How Not to Start A Damn Brewery
In the wake of several brewery closures, Kelly Meyer, host of the How Not to Start a Damn Brewery podcast, discusses his experience with starting and selling a struggling brewery. He also shares insights from other brewery owners who shuttered their businesses. Kate Bernot also joins the podcast to discuss her story on Modern Times’ willingness to entertain a buyer or investor.
BDSA: Global Cannabis Sales Expected to Grow 22% in 2022
Legal cannabis sales worldwide are projected to rise 22% this year to over $35 billion, up from $29 billion in 2021, according to a report by Colorado-based cannabis market data supplier BDSA.
Breakthru Beverage Group Strikes Deal for J.J. Taylor’s Minnesota Beer Business
Breakthru Beverage Group has reached a deal to acquire J.J. Taylor Companies’ beer business in Minnesota, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. However, Breakthru expects the deal to close in the spring, pending customary closing conditions. Once closed, Breakthru will consolidate its beer portfolio into J.J. Taylor’s 600,000 sq…. Read more »
In-Person Craft Brewers Conference Boosts Brewers Association Revenue by 78% in 2021
The Brewers Association (BA), the trade group representing the nation’s small and independent craft breweries, nearly doubled its revenue in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the organization’s annual report.
Stone Brewing Invests $2.7M in Virginia Facility, Increases Annual Production Capacity to 200,000 Barrels
Escondido, California-based Stone Brewing expanded its East Coast operations this week, increasing annual capacity at its Richmond, Virginia, facility from 150,000 barrels to 200,000 barrels.
Blake’s Hard Cider Acquires Assets of Avid Cider Co.; Plans to Expand into 28 States by End of 2022
Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider will acquire all the assets of Bend, Oregon-based Avid Cider Co., the companies announced Tuesday.
Threes Brewing CEO Resigns Amid Backlash to Comments Against Vaccine Mandates
Two weeks after calling New York City’s vaccine mandates “a crime against humanity” and igniting a maelstrom of social media backlash, Threes Brewing co-founder and CEO Josh Stylman has resigned, the Brooklyn-based craft brewery announced Tuesday.
Press Clips: Ray Guerin to Retire From Reyes; Beer Purchasers’ Index Hits A Low Point; Constellation Hires VP Brand Management
Ray Guerin, chairman of Reyes Beverage Group, announced his plans to retire, effective April 30, in an internal memo Monday.
New Belgium and Bell’s to Consolidate Distribution with Reyes Outside of Michigan
New Belgium Brewing Company began notifying Bell’s Brewery wholesalers on Monday of plans to consolidate the portfolio with the Reyes Beer Division in several markets outside of Michigan.
Diageo Opens New $110 Million Illinois Manufacturing Facility to Increase RTD Production
Diageo North America has opened a 225,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Plainfield, Illinois, expanding the company’s production capacity by more than 25 million cases.
JuneShine Launches RTD Canned Cocktails In Next Step Toward Becoming Lifestyle Brand
Ready-to-drink canned cocktails from JuneShine began quietly hitting store shelves in Southern California last week and officially launched March 1. The release of the spirits-based canned cocktails marks the first non-hard kombucha product launch from the San Diego-headquartered company.