With distribution help from Diageo, Lone River Beverage Co. went from startup to acquisition to national distribution in under 18 months. Founder and CEO Katie Beal Brown notes that the brand’s ranch water hard seltzers are rooted in authenticity with a blend of tequila, agave nectar and lime juice.
Percentage of new launch sale to be donated to Global Fund for Women
March 1, 2022
Female-founded Luna Bay Booch, Chicago, announced the launch of a new limited-edition 6% ABV Raspberry Rose flavor to celebrate Women’s History Month. To mark the special occasion, Luna Bay Booch will donate a percentage of sales from the exclusive flavor to the Global Fund for Women.
Organizations are stepping up to ensure that women have a more balanced representation throughout the beverage market thanks to programs like the Brewers Association’s DEI Mini-Grants Program and the Females in Food Community.
Initiative seeks to unify and advance women who work in the beer industry
October 7, 2021
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) officially launched the Building Relationships and Empowering Women (BREW) initiative at its 84th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas. Through the BREW initiative, NBWA is committed to offering a robust forum for women leaders to grow professionally within the beer industry. This initiative has been long in the works, with the official launch put on hold by the COVID pandemic.
During the past few years, beverage companies of all sizes have dramatically stepped up their efforts to literally “change the face” of the beverage industry as they strive for more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Deschutes Brewery, Portland, Ore., announced its collaboration with Dovetail Workwear, also based in Portland, to help further the mission of encouraging women to enter and succeed in non-traditional occupations, it says.
Tropical Bourbon Barrel Reserve small batch brew sold out last week
March 9, 2021
D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Pottsville, Pa., celebrated International Women’s Day by supporting Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit focused on encouraging and inspiring women beer professionals through education.
Boulder, Colo.-based Coconut Cloud, a woman-owned business specializing in coconut-based, dairy-free products, announced the release of six new products to its portfolio.
Faced with the challenge of providing nutritious food for her kids, mom Ashi Jelinek created KidsLuv, a nutritious, hydration beverage without any unhealthy ingredients, complete with sustainable packaging.