Anheuser-Busch InBev will begin putting large and prominent listing of calories and ingredients as well as the amount of fat, carbohydrates and protein in a serving on Bud Light packaging. This is the first significant brand to carry the nutritional information since major beer makers agreed in 2016 to voluntarily disclose nutrition facts on their… Read More…
BA Awards Hop & Barley Research Grants
The Brewers Association has announced that the association awarded 17 grants research grants to groups focused on barley and hops development totaling $509,058. This is an increase of $76,000 over previous years grant awards by the BA. The recipients include federal agencies, colleges and private industry manufacturers and labs doing research in both hops and… Read More…
R&D Brewing Acquires Bull Durham Beer Co.
Press Release: R&D Brewing Co. Industry Veterans to Maintain Ballpark-based Brewery and Operations, Look to Expand Reach of Iconic Brand DURHAM, NC – January 10, 2019 – R&D Brewing Company has purchased Bull Durham Beer Co., the first brewery in America to operate in a Minor League baseball stadium. Founded in 2015 by Capitol Broadcasting… Read More…
Columbia Distributing Buys Graybeal
Columbia Distributing, the large Pacific Northwest wholesaler, has gained more territory as it has announced it will purchase Graybeal Distributing of Pendleton, Oregon. Graybeal sells a little over 1 million cases, including the MillerCoors portfolio, Heineken and a variety of craft. This is the latest in the ongoing consolidation of the middle tier as the… Read More…
More Industry Layoffs Reported
On the heels of 2018 in which the beer industry experienced layoffs at both large and small producers, it was reported that Hanger 24 Brewery in Redlands, Calif. has laid off nearly half of its brewery production team. The company also laid off two sales people last month.
AMBA announces recommended barley varieties
The American Malting Barley Association has released is list of recommended barley varieties to growers and there are several changes from the 2018 list. The two-row varieties Harrington and Propino are being dropped from the list and four two-row varieties are being added. These additions include ABI Growler, Bill Coors 100, Moravian 165, and Thunder…. Read More…
Budweiser teams up with Tilray to explore pot drinks
The maker of Budweiser is partnering with medical cannabis company Tilray in a $100 million deal to research cannabis-infused drinks for the Canadian market. The alliance announced Wednesday is the latest foray by a major beer company into the cannabis business in Canada, which legalized recreational marijuana in October. Via APNews
A Look Back – Top Stories of 2018
What a year it was. A changing industry in many ways. Here are the Top Stories of 2018. JANUARY Closings Continue New Hampshire’s Smuttynose Brewing Company seeks a buyer. Founded in 1994, the company is a longtime well-known player in the craft brewing industry. An early year indicator of more closings and sales to come…. Read More…
2018 U.S. Hop Production Up 1%
Hop production in Idaho, Washington and Oregon reached a record high in 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the USDA’s most recent National Hop Report released this month, total hop production was up 1% in 2018 over the previous year with 107 million pounds. Acres in production also increased to 55,035… Read More…
TTB is ‘Closed’ Due to Government Shutdown
The TTB has ceased most operations due to the lapse in government funding and will not be accepting, reviewing and approving label approvals (COLA). Some “excepted” functions will be operational, including the web site electronic payments function and access to online permits review. The TTB web site will not be updated. No personnel with be… Read More…
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