Consumer price index for beer for at home consumption increased 2.9% in May vs yr ago, per Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's highest monthly increase for beer since Aug 2023...
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After a better start in 2026, beer biz unfortunately hit another rough patch in Apr-May and continues soft as we enter peak selling season. Volume down 6% in NIQ data...
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The very top beer/FMB/cider growth cos (by $$) in Circana data this yr are several of the largest suppliers in the biz, led by Constellation, AB, Mark Anthony and Diageo...
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Minn judge has ruled that Pedialyte's well-known square-footprint 1-liter bottle isn't protectable after all. Ruling came in suit brought 3 years ago by Pedialyte marketer Abbott Labs vs indie-owned Revitalyte,...
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Over a year after sweeping cuts at the Dept of Health & Human Services effectively emptied out many alcohol-focused corners of the US government public health infrastructure, a certain cadre...
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