Samuel Adams, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced that it is expanding its philanthropy initiative, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, to home brewers and small craft

Pernod Ricard Group, Paris, announced the sale of its minority shareholding in Japan-based Suntory Holdings Limited. The shareholding was bought back by Suntory Holdings for approximately $57 million, which was

Woodford Reserve Bourbon is honoring the Kentucky Derby with the release of the 2011 Kentucky Derby commemorative bottle. The limited-edition bottle features the artwork of award-winning artist Brett Amory.Amory showcases

On April 13, Cargill will host a webinar on Tackling the Challenges Associated with Creating Great Tasting Reduced Calorie Beverages. Moderated by Beverage Industry’s Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Fuhrman, the one-hour webcast

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) incorporated a newly expanded educational track to its upcoming 68th Annual Convention & Exposition, which will be held April 10 to13 in

Innovation in beverages continued and even outperformed some consumer product good (CPG) categories during the downturn economy, according to SymphonyIRI Group, Chicago. The market research firm announced its annual list

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is taking on the role of the face of PepsiCo’s Propel Zero, a zero-calorie enhanced water.   Propel Zero is rolling out its new zero-calorie water with

Goose Island, a Chicago-based craft brewer, agreed to be acquired by its current distribution partner Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis. Goose Island is a craft brewer with sales concentrated in the Midwest.

The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., reported small and independent craft brewers saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars grow 12 percent in 2010. The growth represents an increase

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, and The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation announced that $6 million will be dedicated to water and sanitation partnerships aimed at improving the lives of an estimated 250,000