[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Here's How Much RNDC Owes Its Suppliers

We reviewed Republic National Distributing Co.'s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Act petition. The petition indicates that once all transactions are completed, the company expects to have cash to pay some undisclosed amount to its unsecured creditors, who primarily include suppliers, landlords, and in some cases financial institutions.. Here's how much the company says it owes its suppliers:

Bev/Al Shows Continued Soft Volumes; Consumer Spending Consistent

bw166 has provided more evidence of the impact of the K-economy on the American bev/al market. The US beverage alcohol market remains under pressure in 2026, with beer, wine, and spirits all showing continued volume softness, even as consumer spending remains relatively resilient, bw166 said. * Beer volume over the last 12 months totaled , , , ,

Wildfires' Impact on Sierra de Gredos Hard to Assess; Extensive Damage to Reventón Reported

Gredos is known for its very old plots of Garnacha and Albillo Real. There are a few producers who have been able to enter to confirm that they have lost some plots of old vines. There is a report that Bodega El Reventón verified extensive damage to the San Gregorio plot, which has 100-year-old vines.

YOSHI Matcha Liqueur Names Southern Glazer’s Jamie Gruwer President

YOSHI, the world's first matcha liqueur, appointed Jamie Gruwer as President, marking a key milestone as the brand continues to expand its national footprint and meet growing consumer interest in matcha-inspired beverages. Gruwer, who formerly led national accounts on-premise at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, brings extensive experience building national customer relationships, strengthening distribution strategies, and helping emerging brands break through in the premium spirits space.

Little Change in French Wildfires Impact on Vineyards

Here's the wildfire situation as we went to press late last night: Thankfully, there were still no reports of vineyards or wineries in Bordeaux being destroyed by the massive wildfires there. The New York Times ran a piece painting the despair of some winegrape growers in the Bordeaux region, one of whom produces 25,000 bottles a year. He said he was on the verge of giving up. He has been beaten down by a combination of drought, heat waves, weak sales because of changing drinking habits and . . . .

Palm Bay International Announces New Distributor Deals Across 26 States

Palm Bay International, which announced a strategic partnership with Republic National Distributing Co. in April 2024, said it signed with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in 15 states and Reyes Beverage Group for 11 states. SGWS already represents Palm Bay in six states. “The wholesale landscape has changed fundamentally, and it demands a fundamentally different approach,” said Marc Taub, Palm Bay president/CEO. “Together with these partners we’re continuing to build a distribution network gro

Jameson in Multi-Year Deal as Official Spirits Sponsor of NFL

Jameson has entered a major multiyear partnership as the Official Spirits Sponsor of the NFL, expanding its commitment to sports fandom and gameday rituals starting this fall. It will serve as presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl Tailgate Concern and will build custom fan experiences at the Super Bowl Experience, the NFL Draft, and key league moments year-round. With official global rights (excl. Brazil and Mexico), Jameson will sponsor four NFL International Games annually across four continents.

How a Winery Operates Predicts Its Health Better Than Its Size, Region, or Sales: Study

What separates the healthiest wineries from those struggling is how they run the business. That's the conclusion of a new report of how wineries rate the financial, operational, and cultural health of their businesses. Some 541 winery professionals surveyed primarily across the United States contributed.

What I'm Reading --

Tigray's old grapevines have survived against the odds: New research uncovers their genetic and historic value In the village of Rubaksa, Ethiopia, generations of farmers have preserved a unique grapevine landrace. (The Conversation via Phys.Org)

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel