[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

Alcohol Searches for Sales Traction

During the four weeks ending Oct. 24, Total Alcohol remained on a subdued trajectory. Dollar sales reached $8.1 billion, down 2.2% from a year earlier, while case volume totaled 154.9 million, declining 4.%, NIQ reported. Weekly dollar sales totaled $2 billion, up 0.3% versus the week ending Oct. 17. The marginal weekly lift puts the prior week’s declines on pause, but leaves the industry searching for traction. With Halloween approaching, NIQ said, seasonal gatherings could provide a welcome b

Cork Claims Role as Primary Driver of U.S. Off-Premise Wine Revenue

During the 12 months ended July 2026, cork-sealed wines generated 62.3% of all domestic off-premise wine sales (at a value of $7.74 billion) and nearly half of total case volume (56.32 million cases) across the $12.42 billion total U.S. market. When isolating traditional 750ml glass bottle formats in core premium wine tiers ($8.00+), cork closures commanded 73.8% of all bottle sales revenue ($7.20B) and 70.8% of all bottle case volumes, reinforcing its position as the ultimate indicator of qual

MGP Ingredients' New Name: Sempreon

MGP Ingredients Inc. has completed the transition to its new name, Sempreon, as announced Oct. 15. This change takes place alongside the introduction of a new corporate website at sempreon.com. The company operates across three complementary businesses, Branded Spirits, Distilling Solutions and Ingredient Solutions, each with its own distinctive capabilities, right to win, trusted customers and opportunities for growth. Built on more than 85 years of history, Sempreon combines a portfolio of

Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey 2026 Available In U.S.

Midleton Very Rare announces the U.S. availability of its 2026 Vintage Release. For more than four decades, successive Master Distillers have set aside small quantities of exceptional whiskeys to create each annual Vintage. Carefully selected casks are aged in historic warehouses, some dating back to the 1860s. It was here that Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman and his team began the journey to craft the 2026 Vintage. How It's Made: Five distinct whiskey styles - three single pot still and two

Stateside Vodka's New Campaign Seeks to Bring Brands into a Defining New Era

Stateside Vodka launches “The New American Classic,” a new campaign and refreshed brand identity celebrating its homegrown roots, timeless style and modern take on American vodka. With updated branding and packaging designed in-house, Stateside introduces a refreshed look rooted in a quiet, modern Americana that feels crisp, unpretentious and made to last. Developed in collaboration with Philadelphia creative agency Quaker City Mercantile, the lifestyle campaign brings this vision to life

What I'm Reading --

Clearing the Air Smoke research is changing how the wine industry responds to wildfire season (Oregon Wine Press) Study links brain cancer risk with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon Odorless, tasteless and colorless, radon dilutes quickly in open air and is generally harmless before it decays, but indoors or in areas with poor air exchange, it can easily concentrate and is recognized as a significant risk factor for lung cancer. Radon concentrations can be measured at low cost wi

Who & What --

Cakebread Cellars names Barbara Vakassian as director of hospitality and Danielle Cantrell as director of PR & marketing. Vakassian joins from Roederer Estate where she was director of DTC and Cantrell joins from Traditional Medicinals Inc., where she was director of marketing.

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