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Consumer Spending on Bev/Al Slipped 1.1% in Year

The US beverage alcohol market across the On- and Off-Premise reached $222 billion in the latest 52 weeks, down -1.1% from the year prior – an environment shared by moderation, macro-economic strain, and shifting demographics, NIQ reports. Almost half (49%) of this spend still runs through the On-

Rum Declining in Mainstream, Growing at the Edges

Across Total On-Premise spirits, Rum’s share slipped to 8.8%, down 0.4pp, with value (-2.3%) and volume (-6.8%) declining. Rum was outperformed by value-positive categories like Tequila, Whiskey and Vodka, highlighting a competitive context where brands must work harder to justify space on the

[BND] Your Breakfast Briefing

Good Morning and Happy Thursday, March 12, 2026 Kentucky House Okays Taxing Bev/Al on Alcohol Content Kentucky will be the first state in the nation to tax alcoholic beverages based on their alcohol content under a bill approved by the state House. The measure, which passed 63-31, was

Before Iran, U.S. Price Pressures Were OK. Now, Energy Prices Warn of 3% Inflation Again

February inflation data suggests that price pressures were in an OK place ahead of the military action in Iran, James Knightley, chief international economist, U.S., ING said in a note to clients. But with energy costs on the rise and concerns about supply bottlenecks in the region, we are

Blake's Next Beverage Packs a Punch

Blake's Beverage Co. announced the nationwide launch of Giddy Up, a new line under its Austin Eastciders brand. At 11% ABV, Giddy Up is a wine-based punch sold in 19.2 ounce single-serve cans – gluten free, lightly carbonated and available at convenience stores launching in two

Kentucky House Okays Taxing Bev/Al on Alcohol Content

Kentucky will be the first state in the nation to tax alcoholic beverages based on their alcohol content under a bill approved by the state House. The measure, which passed 63-31, was sent to the state Senate. It includes alcohol, cannabis-infused beverages, hemp-derived cannabinoids and products like

Wine Market Council Lists Speakers for Wine Innovation Panel

The Wine Market Council (WMC) announced the “Wine Innovation Panel” leaders who will present at the 2026 WMC Research Conference at Copia in Napa, Calif., Wednesday, March 25, from 1:00 to 6:00pm. With a theme of “Innovating Wine for Tomorrow’s Market, the conference is designed to bring