[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Friday, It's June 12, 2026.

No/Low Alc Expands, Especially Among Younger Drinkers: IWSR

The no/low wine market is expanding across the top eight markets (T8: US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Japan and Australia) tracked by IWSR in its Opportunities in No- and Low-Alcohol Wine 2025 report, with low-alcohol leading in volume terms – but no-alcohol gaining in momentum.

Global Alcohol Consumption to Continue Decline for Six More Years

You have six more years of pain before the global bev/al market sees consumption resuming growth in 2031. That's the projection from IWSR, the global leader in beverage alcohol data and insights, in its annual global data release.

Ciatti Warns Against Waiting to Contract for Grapes

Wineries may want to heed this warning from Ciatti, the grape brokers: "Overall sales stabilization remains elusive, and bulk inventory is still significant: Suppliers hesitating to accept offers are urged to “ruthlessly interrogate their options.”

NBWA Expands BREW Initiative to Include Entire Workforce

National Beer Wholesalers Association said it expanded and renamed its BREW (Building Relationships and Empowering Women) Initaitive to include the entire distributor workforce. 

Beer, Wine, Cocktails Most Wanted Bev/Al Categories in Hotels: NIQ

Beer (32% of travelers), wine (29%), and cocktails (27%) are the three most wanted alcoholic categories by visitors to U.S. hotels, according to the new NielsenIQ (NIQ) Hotel Beverage Study 2026.

Moon Distributors to Acquire RNDC Arkansas Operations

Moon Distributors and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announced that they have entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Moon Distributors to acquire RNDC’s Arkansas operations. Terms weren't disclosed.

Antica Terra Acquires Willakia Vineyard, Becomes Largest in AVA

Antica Terra, Amity, Ore., has acquired Willakia Vineyard, expanding its estate to 484 contiguous acres in the Eola-Amity Hills, establishing the largest single holding in the AVA. Terms weren't disclosed.

Svedka Intros Canned Vodka Water, Cleanest Way to Drink this Summer

A fully transparent can reveals exactly what's inside — real vodka, purified water, and crisp fruit flavor. Choose from four varieties: Strawberry, Peach, Lime, and Pineapple.

John Anthony Marks 20 Years of Winemaking

ohn Anthony Truchard announces the pre-release of the 2023 John Anthony Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: a commemorative legacy bottling marking two decades since that inaugural release, and the fullest expression yet of the three pillars he built John Anthony Vineyards on: respect for heritage, precision winegrowing, and meticulous winemaking.

Lofted Custom Spirits Exclusive Supplier to Mission Craft Spirits

Lofted Craft Spirits signed an exclusive supply agreement with Mission Craft Cocktails to supply Mission's bourbon and whiskey needs. The agreement assures Mission's SKUs can be consistently produced, as sales velocity increases across Mission's growing list of national and regional retail partners.

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs Adds Guava Expression to Portfolio

Crafted in the Dominican Republic using 100% fresh pink guava, the new release continues the brand's commitment to showcasing authentic tropical flavors through a farm-to-bottle approach.

Town Branch Distilling Intros Tropical Style Bourbon & Banana Seltzer

Town Branch Distillery, the seventh member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and the heart of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.—introduces Bourbonola Tropical Style, a Bourbon & Banana Seltzer that blends authentic bourbon character with bold tropical flavor.

New York Distilling Opens Cocktail Bar, Event Space

New York Distilling Co. is opening Jaywalker, a new cocktail bar and event space in Bushwick rooted in the creative spirit of New York City.

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