Alcohol

CPI: Beverages and Alcohol Consumed Outside the Home Continues to Grow Faster than Overall Inflation, with Spirits Leading the Way

The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beverage-alcohol away from home has continued to exceed overall inflation levels in the first quarter of 2025. This data underscores the ongoing trend of rising prices...

April 11 Afternoon Update

The recent ruling by Judge Stanley Blumenfeld of the Central District of California has brought clarity to the ongoing legal battle surrounding shipping laws in the state. The case involved a challenge brought by out-of-state plaintiffs, Dwinell and Buckell Family Wine, against a...

Specialized updates and investigations in the alcohol industry

The gin market in the United States is experiencing a period of fragmentation, with premium and value brands losing market share while super-premium labels are seeing year-over-year gains. Despite the lower end of the category dragging total U.S. volume down, the higher end is...

Seattle’s Best Coffee reveals new packaging

Seattle's Best Coffee is embarking on an exciting new marketing campaign in collaboration with Joel McHale to introduce fresh packaging and a delicious new flavor addition: Campfire S'mores Flavored Coffee. With a focus on providing a smooth start to the day, the brand has...

FDA gives limited approval for the use of DMDC in beer and distilled spirits.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently conducted an evaluation of the microbial control agent dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) as part of its Food Contact Substance program. The FDA has determined that DMDC may be utilized in the production of specific beer and distilled spirits...

VT Beer Shepherd Stops Operations; Baker Distributing Takes Over Some of Portfolio, Including Lawson’s

VT Beer Shepherd, a family-owned boutique craft distributor, recently made the decision to sell part of its portfolio and cease operations. As a result, Baker Distributing in Colchester, Vermont has acquired the distribution rights to Lawson's Finest Liquids and other brands previously held by...