[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing
Good Morning, and Happy Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Boisset Collection Acquires Le Grand Courtâge French Sparkling Wine
Boisset Collection said it acquired Le Grand Courtâge French Sparkling Wine. Terms weren't disclosed.
Top 10 Wine, Cocktail Trends
Here are the top 10 wine and cocktail trends shaping the bev/al industry as identified by the Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Liquid Insights Tour
Echoes of Youth: High School Binging Predicts Midlife Alcohol Use, Women Most Affected
A University of Michigan study finds adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with a striking link between high school binge drinking and risky midlife alcohol consumption.
Conte Camillo Negroni Arrives in U.S.
Mack Brands announces the U.S. debut of Conte Camillo Negroni, a ready-to-serve cocktail that brings the sophistication of the classic Negroni into a contemporary format.
Capturing Carbon From the Air Just Got Easier
A new type of material to absorb the carbon dioxide humans produce has been developed by chemists at the University of California, Berkeley. It efficiently captures carbon dioxide from ambient air, where concentrations are hundreds of times lower than in the flue gases of power plants.
A Warning for Spirits
Buried in an article in North Bay Biz is a warning for distilled spirits marketers: Gen X and Millennials like wine. Yes, wine. And they drink wine – two to three times a week.
Genesee Revives 12 Horse Ale
Genesee Brewery said a true fan favorite is galloping back to shelves. Thanks to an overwhelming wave of demand from fans on social media, the return of Genesee 12 Horse Ale marks the first release from the "Genesee Vault," a new initiative that celebrates the brewery's storied past by reintroducing its most beloved brews.
Fireball to Collect Football Fans' Tears for 'Crierball' Whiskey
Fireball plans to station "Fireball Tear Collectors" to collect the tears of defeated teams' fans. Once collected, the tears will be captured and stored in sealed, sterile jars then safely transported to a secure facility for storing and distillation.
Economy Watch: Workers Worried About Jobs
U.S. workers are worried about the jobs market. That's clear from a number of studies, including the University of Michigan's consumer confidence report, the Conference Board's jobs plentiful less jobs hard to get index and others.
Tsingtao, Dawang Offer Fashion Collection
Tsingtao Beer, the No. 1 Chinese imported beer in the U.S., said it collaborated with Dawang, a contemporary fashion label celebrated for fusing Eastern and Western sensibilities. This exciting partnership was unveiled during a captivating fashion show in New York on October 23rd, showcasing a vibrant Fall/Winter 2024 collection that includes a hoodie, a t-shirt, and a standout runway look—all paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Qingdao, Tsingtao’s hometown.
Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel