[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, It's July 1, 2026

CBrands Net Soars 26.2% As Sales Eased 3.5%

Constellation Brands reports net income after tax soared 26.2% to $653.8 million, or $3.79 a share, from $516.1 million, or $3.43 a share, despite a 3.5% decline in net sales to $2.43 billion from a year earlier $2.52 billion. The Beer Business delivered both net sales and operating income growth of 2% and outperformed the total beer category by nearly 3 percentage points in year-over-year dollar sales across Circana U.S. tracked channels. * Modelo Especial maintained its position as the No.

On-Premise Outperforms Off-Premise for Wine, Spirits: SipSource

Consumers remain willing to spend on social occasions and experiences, allowing restaurants and bars to outperform retail channels across both spirits and wine, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America's SipSource analysts say.

Rodney Strong Target of Unionization Effort

With some workers at other wineries having seen their hours cut by as much as half and employers turn to day laborers on H-2A visas, bottling, warehouse and other production workers at Rodney Strong Vineyards are attempting to unionize. The unionization effort comes as the industry struggles with declining alcohol consumption. Teamsters Union Local 665, which is leading the organizing, says a majority of the workers favor union representation, and it asked the winery to allow a "card check" process

Seattle Tests Easier Alc Rules for World Cup

Getting ready for the World Cup, the Washington State Legislature approved rules allowing people to roam more freely with drinks at several World Cup celebrations, rather than being confined to roped-off beer gardens. It also allows restaurants to band together to provide shared, family-friendly outdoor spaces without some of the typical restrictions, such as strict fencing and staffing requirements.

Fechtel to Sell Operating Assets to KEG 1 Missouri

Fechtel Beverage & Sales Inc., Jefferson City, Mo., agreed to sell its operating assets to KEG 1 Missouri, a St. Louis-based beverage distributor with operations in Iowa, Colorado, Texas and Kentucky. Terms weren't disclosed. Andy Fechtel, sales manager and brand specialist, said it is getting harder to compete with larger companies to secure rights to carry major brands. The Fechel family wasn't looking to sell, but KEG 1's founders, family friends of the Fechtels, presented them with an "uns

Consumer Spending Rolls On Despite Their Gloomy Outlook

The Conference Board said its consumer confience index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June. A year ago it was at 95.2. Consumer attitudes fell as the Iran War caused oil and gas prices to spike, accelerating inflation and causing most Americans' inflation-adjusted incomes to decline. The index regularly topped 120 before the pandemic. Americans have continued to spend. Most economists believe this is a result of two things: first, many – perhaps most – people are running up credit card debt;

New: The Dalmore Aged 17 Years Launches in U.S.

The Dalmore Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky announces the U.S. launch of The Dalmore Aged 17 Years, the first new expression added to The Dalmore’s Principal Collection since 2022 and the deepest exploration of sherry maturation the collection has yet seen. For a distillery that built its reputation on the art of the sherry cask, The Dalmore 17-Year-Old represents both a natural evolution and a significant milestone. Sherry maturation has been central to The Dalmore’s heritage for centuries

Jefferson's Reserve Marks America 250 with Founder's Reserve 20- Year-Old

Jefferson’s Bourbon is honoring America’s 250th anniversary with the release of Founder’s Reserve 20-Year-Old, one of the rarest expressions in the brand’s history. Limited to just 250 individually numbered and signed bottles, the ultra-exclusive Kentucky Straight Bourbon was aged for two decades and finished in a French Bordeaux wine cask, nodding to Thomas Jefferson’s historic ties to France and the brand’s spirit of exploration. Bottled at cask strength, 94 proof / 47% ABV

Chateau Elan Vineyard Fest Set for September

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort announces Vineyard Fest 2026, taking place September 19–20 at its North Georgia estate. Vineyard Fest invites guests to a signature weekend of culinary discovery, award-winning wines, and immersive moments across the resort. Expect globally inspired tastings, an expansive wine selection, regional craft brews, premium spirits, and live music — all set against sweeping vineyard views and the Braselton countryside.

ATPGroup Expands Custom Glassware Capabilities with New In-House Decoration Facility

ATPGroup announced the opening of its new in-house screen-print decoration facility in Paso Robles, Calif., expanding the company's custom glassware capabilities for wineries throughout North America. For years, ATPGroup has supplied custom-decorated glassware for wineries, tasting rooms, wine clubs, and special events through a trusted third-party decorator. With screen printing now performed at its Paso Robles facility, the company offers greater production flexibility, faster turnaround time.

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