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No THC Relief in House-Passed Farm Bill

Bipartisan amendments to either regulate hemp-derived THC products or delay the impending federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products were either withdrawn or not allowed to advance as the House passed the Farm Bill. The measure now goes to the Senate where advocates hope for amendments to provide protection

Becle Reports Net Plunged 67% in Q1, as Volume Slid 24% in North America

Becle, the parent of Jose Cuervo, reports net profit in the first quarter plunged 66.5% (44.2% organic) as net sales fell 23.1%. Shipped volume declined 13.4% to 4.3 million cases, impacted by the U.S. distributor transition. During the first quarter of 2026, total volume

[BND] The Beverage Reader

Good Morning and Happy Saturday, April 28, 2026. Caffeinated Cocktails Are Having a More Refined Moment As society's tastes continue to refine, customers are raising their expectations on what constitutes a worthy caffeinated cocktail. (Observer) Craft Beer Is Consolidating. Should You Care? It seems like every craft brewery

Maybe WHO Is Blaming the Wrong Factor for Cancer

The antialcohol extremists at the World Health Organization and their comrades around the world are busy calling for a virtual elimination of alcohol beverage consumption through higher taxes, restricted availability and social scorning. But maybe they should be directing their concerns to a more fundamental concern: A worldwide decline in

Boston Beer Depletions, Shipments, Revenue All Fell

Boston Beer Co. reports depletion decreased 4% and shipments fell 8.9%. Net revenue of $443.9 million was down 4.4% from a year earlier, Net profit turned from a $24.56 million lost in 2024 to a $145.26 million loss. “We were encouraged by early signs of

NBWA's Beer Purchaser's Index Returns to Expansion in April

An increase in expected distributor demand pushed the BPI above the benchmark (50) for the first time in 21 months, with an April reading of 59, NBWA said. The combined index readings for at-risk inventory (48) and BPI (59) place the industry in expansionary territory heading into the summer.