Constellation Brands announced the release of FRESCA Mixed: a new line of premium pre-mixed ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails crafted with the bright and citrusy classic taste of FRESCA and real vodka or tequila, it says.
Direct Wines Inc. announced the release of the Cheers Around the World and Home for the Holidays wine advent calendars, each featuring 24 unique delicious mini-bottles sourced from vineyards around the globe. Known to sell out within weeks of launch, the fifth-edition calendars offer two joyful designs, the company says.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. records that pre-mixed cocktails was the fastest-growing spirits category in 2021. One thing’s for sure, more new ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail launches will be executed. When the dust settles, which RTDs will have earned a precious place in consumers’ repertoires, and which will have lost their stake?
Poll data identifies consumer preferences driving RTD market
September 16, 2022
The Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), Washington, D.C., issued its research report analyzing the rapid growth of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and consumer RTD preferences.
Distiller taps 3 Rivers Energy Partners to support project
September 14, 2022
Beam Suntory, Chicago, will invest more than $400 million to expand production at its Booker Noe distillery in Boston, Ky., which produces Jim Beam. This expansion will increase capacity by 50%, while reducing the distillery’s greenhouse gas emissions by the same percentage, through the use of anaerobic digestors that will produce renewable natural gas to power the facility, according to the company.
Boulevard Brewing Co. announced its second collaboration with fellow Midwestern company Foundry Distilling. The newest collaboration — The Sixth Glass American Malt Whiskey — is produced from the mash bill of Boulevard’s Belgian-style quadrupel ale, The Sixth Glass, the company says.