Category: In the News
Cider Blossoms — A Category Poised for Continued Growth
The hard cider category may trail behind wine and beer in sales, but it’s quickly making up ground. Leading cider brands grew 57.8% between 2013 and …
Budweiser, Tilted Kilt Raise Money for Military Families
In honor of Memorial Day, Budweiser and Tilted Kilt are kicking off their 5th annual military fundraising program, “Here’s to Heroes,” May 25 – July 4. The fundraiser is designed …
Brooklyn Bartender Wins Casamigos Cocktail Contest
Mixologist Meaghan Montagano from Extra Fancy in Brooklyn, NY, has emerged as the 2015 Star of the Bar, a national cocktail competition hosted by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, …
NRA15: Why Buffalo Wild Wings is Big on Beverages
Given that 75% of its beverage sales are beer, it’s not surprise that many people view Buffalo Wild Wings as a beer destination. As CEO Sally …
California Wines Achieve Domestic, Global Sales Growth in 2014
The California wine market continues to flourish. According to The Wine Institute, California wine shipments in the U.S. totaled 225 million cases in 2014, up 4.4% from …
Heineken Heads to Cities for Summer Program
This summer, Heineken is bringing back its 360-degree Cities program intended to inspire LDA+ consumers to “break from their usual routines and make the most out of their cities” every time …
Promoting Responsible Drinking Takes a Team Effort
Two leaders in the alcohol industry recently teamed up to promote responsible, legal drinking. Pernod Ricard USA and Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. completed a national …
WSWA Acquires Minority Share in Tech Company Drizly
The landscape of digital alcohol services continues to shift. WSWA Services, LLC, an affiliate of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), has purchased a minority share in Drizly, …