New generation takes rein of family-owned winery

After more than 40 years, family-owned winery Jim Barry Wines has announced a succession plan to mark a new era for the company. Peter Barry, who joined the business in 1977, will step down as managing director and hand over leadership to Tom and...

After Health Scare, Levin Launches Beverage Biz

Eric Levin was born with polycystic kidney disease, inherited from his late mother, which is a disease that decreases kidney function to the point of requiring dialysis or transplant. In 2015, Levin’s kidney function was down to eight percent, and...

Manufacturers, Distributors Explore Opportunities At 2025 Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition  

2 Manufacturers and distributors have continued to explore further business opportunities at the ongoing Food & Beverage West Africa Exhibition taking place at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. This is as they also praised...

TN to shift hemp rules to the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission in 2026

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission will oversee hemp-derived cannabinoid products starting Jan. 1, 2026. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid products will move to the Tennessee Alcoholic...

How Cloud Labeling Transforms Food & Beverage Compliance: FSMA, EU1169 & Beyond

This Q&A addresses key top-of-mind challenges that food and beverage companies face and provides insight into the significant gains that could be realized using the right cloud-based labeling solution. Labeling is complex; today’s food and...

Vibrant, innovative, authentic: Asia’s food scene brims with promise at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — For two decades already, Thailand’s THAIFEX-Anuga Asia has helped promote some of the best food businesses in Asia, helping their brands go global. It has also become a platform for promising startups to widen their reach and...

ACE BEVERAGE GROUP: Ben Gallagher

Ben Gallagher Director of Sales Ace Beverage Group What trends are shaping summer 2025 for RTDs? Consumers are increasingly prioritizing Canadian-made and local brands, making homegrown options like Cottage Springs more important than ever to...

Tastes Like Summer: 2025 beverage alcohol trends

Just in time for summer, Convenience Store News Canada is thrilled to launch an editorial series designed to help convenience store retailers and category managers prepare and position themselves for the first summer of beverage alcohol sales in...

BLACK FLY BEVERAGE CO.: Mike Pearce

Mike Pearce Vice-president sales and marketing Black Fly Beverage Co. Based on your data, insights and experience, what’s trending for summer 2025? So much! I think 2025—for us and for the category in Ontario specifically—is really the second...

Local union workers at Breakthru Beverage go on strike

LMPD shuts down illegal 'pop-up party' on River Road

An illegal "pop-up party" was shut down Saturday night, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department.Officials said Louisville Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control requested assistance to shut down a party in the 1300 block of River Road, near...

Brunch Is Back at Avanti Food & Beverage in LoHi WIth New Vendors

Avanti Food & Beverage has officially rejoined the brunch bunch. After a multi-year hiatus, the LoHi food hall has launched a full-scale brunch revival with a new in-house coffee program, three fresh vendors, a recently completed renovation and a...

The Pura Beverage Company celebrates market expansion in the United States at annual U.S. Independence Day celebration in Cape Town

The Pura Beverage Company proudly joined South Africa’s beloved ice pop makers, Pop Co, for a celebratory product pairing at the United States Consulate General in Cape Town’s annual Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, 4 June at the U.S....

Forward Beverage Co. gives non-alcoholic options for those passing on boozy drinks

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — There are a lot of reasons people decide to pass up on alcohol. They might be pregnant, are in recovery, or just don't like the taste. Amy and Paul Yanzer opened up their business, Forward Beverage Company with a simple idea...

Starbucks Japan’s new Hot Frappuccino is almost too spicy to drink

This limited-edition beverage will be forever burned in our memory. Last week, Starbucks Japan made the surprise announcement that it would be releasing its first-ever spicy Frappuccino. The new beverage, called the “Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea...

Researchers create first see-through paper for packaging

Researchers have developed the world’s first transparent paper that is thick enough to serve as a beverage container but also biodegradable so as to not pollute the oceans. The team of scientists announced that the paper is so clear that juice and...

Mountain High Seltzer becomes first THC beverage distributed by major Virginia companies

Coca-Cola Southwest signs on as Dallas' first World Cup sponsor

The Dallas World Cup committee has scored its first major sponsorship, marking a key milestone in its preparations for the global soccer extravaganza. The sponsorship with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages comes exactly a year before the 2026 FIFA...

Disney World Visitors Are Scratching Their Heads Over The Park's Latest Beverage Rule

Disney World continues to make key changes. In terms of rules, we have seen a couple of alterations in recent weeks. Disney reminded guests of a new campsite rule that is set to take effect in 2026. The capacity rule for campgrounds will shift...

QuikTrip revamping self-serve beverage program

Dive Brief: QuikTrip is rolling out a refreshed dispensed beverage program in a bid to “revolutionize self-service beverages,” a company spokesperson confirmed by email. The program, which QuickTrip calls “Bevolution,” features new fountain, tea...