[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good morning and happy Thursday, June 11, 2026.

How to Manage Your Way Through the New Bev/Al Environment

S&P Global, the credit ratings agency, has just laid out your financial objectives in detailing why it raised its outlook for Bacardi Ltd. to positive from stable.

Inflation Speeds Up Again, Dealing Another Blow to Bev/Al Marketers

Inflation speeded up in May, rising 4.2% from a year earlier, the fastest pace since April 2023. While many producers have tried to hold the line on prices, others have raised them, wiping out pay increases Americans received over the past year. Adjusted for inflation, hourly earning have fallen 0.7% over the past year and are exactly where they were when President Trump returned to office.

Congressmen Ask Ontario Premier to Permit Sale of American Wine

Reps. Mike Thompson, Jimmy Panetta and David Valadao led a bipartisan coalition of 14 California lawmakers in asking Québec Premier Christine Fréchette to remove the current restrictions barring the importation and sale of American wine in Québec.

Lucas Bols Names New Distributors

The transition from troubled Republic National Distributing Co. continues. This time it's Lucas Bols who announces new distributors:

DISCUS on Study Featured by Washinton Post

Yesterday we spent some time analyzing a paper that attempted to estimate the effect of drinking on health. That study, which had been featured in a sympathetic story in the Washington Post, was based on the study funded by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Preventing Underage Drinking. We asked Amanda Berger, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Science and Research. Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, for comment. Here's her response:

Robinson Brown IV Elected DISCUS Chair, Joe Fortune Vice Chair

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) Board of Directors has elected Robinson Brown IV, Brown‑Forman Corp. Senior Vice President and Managing Director for USA & Canada, as chair. He succeeds Dan Leese.

New RtD Sun Ice Tops 1,000 Cases in 1st Month, Seeks Distributors

SUN ICE, a new ready-to-drink cocktail brand, said that it has sold more than 1,000 cases during its first month on the market, driven by strong consumer demand for its combination of bold flavors, 10% ABV, and exceptional value.

Miller Lite's Father's Day Gift: Something to Work on With Their Kids

Nearly 60% of Dads say their ideal Father's Day is simply spending time with their kids, while 51% of Americans say they turn to Dad first for repair-related advice. So naturally, Miller Lite decided to give Dads the exact kind of problem they can't resist solving with their adult kids, turning busted objects into legendary moments together.

Rioja Wines and Mercado Little Spain Host International Soccer, Tasting Series

From June 11 through July 19, soccer fans and food lovers alike can gather at Hudson Yards for curated Rioja pairings, complimentary tastings, and communal viewings of some of the summer's biggest matches.

Success of Busch Light Apple Leads to Return of Busch Light Lime

Busch Light Apple sold 2.3 million cases in just six weeks following its recent return to retail shelves, a 108% increase in volume from last year, Anheuser-Busch is now bringing back Busch Light Lime in 12-, 24-, and 30-packs of 12oz cans across 28 states.

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