[BND] Kane's Beverage News Daily

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Wine Tastes Better to Some – But Not Most, It Appears – GLP1 Users

At least some wine drinkers say wine tastes better now that they are taking a GLP-1 medication than it did before. That's the surprising results of two studies reported by Dr. Liz Thach, former president of the Wine Market Council. The first, which was conducted by the council itself, found that about 17% of wine drinkers who also use GLP-1 drugs reported that wine tastes better; 28% reported they drink less wine but better quality, and 6% said wine tastes worse. The second study asked ...

What Inflation Cost the Bev/Al Industry

The No. 1 challenge facing the alcoholic beverage industry is not Gen Z drinking less, not health warnings, but the simple fact that the cost of going out has risen faster than consumer incomes. says Pierre-Aymeric du Cray, Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Deutschland. And how has inflation hurt the alcohol beverage industry, more specifically the spirits industry? "We discovered a lot of people were not able to actually go watch a football game anymore," he said. " At home the subscription

Prepared Cocktails Growing; Spirits Stable; Beer, Wine Face Pressure

The latest alcohol sales results reported by Nielsen IQ through mid-October reinforce the increasingly divergent Alcohol landscape. Prepared Cocktails (BWS) continue to stand apart as the industry's source of growth, Spirits holds as the most stable traditional category, while Beer and Wine face firm pressure as the developing Fall performance remains below expectations. The latest four-week results through October 31st reveal a bifurcated Alcohol market.

Brookside Winery Acquires Sbragia Family Vineyards

Brookside Vineyard Co., one of California’s oldest family wine legacies, said it acquired Sbragia Family Vineyards. The Sbragia brand, inventory, and wine club will now merge with Brookside Winery bringing together two respected wine families whose combined contributions have helped shape the history and reputation of California wine. Terms weren't disclosed. Founded in 1832 by Theophile Vaché, Brookside traces its roots to the earliest generations of California winegrowing. The Vaché family ha

Florida's ABC Fine Wine & Spirits to Open 1st Superstore in December

EBC Fine Wine & Spirits said it will open its first ever superstore in Kissimmee, Florida on Dec. 3. The 23,000-square-foot Superstore will be double the size of a typical ABC store and feature an extensive selection of wine, spirits, beer, and more, with a tasting center serving daily samples, giving guests plenty of reasons to stick around and discover something new. The Superstore will also include a gifting bar, with a mix of self-service, pre-made, and custom gift wrapping and basket . . .

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