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# [BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily
- URL: https://bevnews.net/bnd-kanes-beverage-news-daily-83/
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-19T10:00:02.000Z
- Author: Compiler
- Tags: Newsletter

***Good Morning and Happy Monday. It's October 19, 2026.***

### [Study Finds Consumers Wary of AI Retail Ads, but Open to AI as a Shopping Tool](https://bevnews.net/study-finds-consumers-wary-of-ai-retail-ads-but-open-to-ai-as-a-shopping-tool/)

Consumers are increasingly encountering AI-generated ads but remain wary of whether products marketed with AI will match their descriptions, according to new research from Auros, the human network behind AI. A new global study of 4,000 adults across the U.S., U.K., and Australia, commissioned by Auros and conducted by Talker Research, found that consumers are increasingly feeling duped by products advertised with AI, with 47% of Brits, 43% of Americans, and 42% of Australians saying

### [Stoup Brewing Marks 13 Years with 'Dunk Us for Democracy' Fundraiser](https://bevnews.net/stoup-brewing-marks-13-years-with-dunk-us-for-democracy-fundraiser/)

Here's an idea wine people, who are deperately trying to find a way to get consumers to "come over October," might steal. Stoup Brewing Co., which says it was "built around the idea that beer brings people together.” “This year, we’re celebrating our anniversary by bringing our community together again—We want Seattle to Dunk Us for Democracy and celebrate a our Lucky 13 STOUPiversary featuring members of our brew crew, taproom crew, and Stoup owners taking turns in the dunk tank to raise fund

### [How Sonoma Wineries Are Meeting Today's Challenge](https://bevnews.net/how-sonoma-wineries-are-meeting-todays-challenge/)

Amidst the gloom and doom surrounding the wine business – and incessantly repeated in the press – some wineries are taking aggressive actions to insure they survive to thrive. \* Anaba Wines (Sonoma) and DeLoach Vineyards (Santa Rosa) are lowering tasting fees, offering free wine flights during certain hours. \* Some are offering free wine flights during certain hours. \* In addition to formal guided tastings, some wineries are offering immersive activities and casual visits that encourage soci

### [Country Malt Group to Rep Montana Craft Malt](https://bevnews.net/country-malt-group-to-rep-montana-craft-malt/)

Country Malt Group (CMG) said it was named the exclusive U.S. distributor of Montana Craft Malt products. Part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, CMG is more than just malt, bringing together an extensive distribution network and a broad portfolio of essential ingredients for craft brewers and distillers. Through the partnership, CMG will offer Montana Craft Malt’s full portfolio across its U.S. warehouses, making the Montana-grown and malted products more accessible to cra

### [Fawn Weaver Seeks 'Pause' in Uncle Nearest Assets Sale](https://bevnews.net/fawn-weaver-seeks-pause-in-uncle-nearest-assets-sale/)

You've got to hand it to Fawn Weaver and her team of lawyers. Weaver, of course, is the founder and former CEO on Nearest Green Distillery and associated entities. Six days after the receiver in the Nearest Green Distillery receivership told the judge overseeing the matter that he believed he was close to an agreement with a new potential buyer to acquire the assets of the distillery, Weaver files an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the receiver from reaching an agreement

### [Who & What --](https://bevnews.net/who-what-233/)  

### [What I'm Reading --](https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-47/)

- A Corked Bottle Can Smell Muted and Taste Flat.
- How forklift technology helps beverage warehouses Yale expert Ron Farr, Head of Dealer Warehouse Sales & VNA, EMEA, explores the key trends affecting beverage warehousing today, and how the latest forklift technologies are helping.
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***Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel***