Brewers Profits Increase When They Go Beyond Beer
Hard seltzers are dominating the alcoholic beverage industry. The hard seltzer market reached $3.8 billion last year and is projected to hit $11 billion by 2027. We examine the profitability of the popular beverage and the approach by Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD), Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP), Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), and Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM).
Big and Small Hard Seltzer Brands Take Share from Beer
Hard seltzer currently comprises about 20% of beer sales, with that share expected to rise proportionately with temperatures and outdoor activities.
Convenience Stores Win Big with Hard Seltzer
In spite of its challenges, for the convenience segment 2020 was a year of growth, partially driven by the shift from on-premise to off-premise beverage alcohol consumption, and hard seltzer played a big role.
DISCUS and Responsibility.org Want to Put a HALT to Drunk Driving
An anti-impaired driving bill recently received a big endorsement from the drinks industry. Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of...
Women Executives Forge Future of Hard Seltzer
March is Women’s History Month, and Hard Seltzer News is celebrating the women who are making history in the burgeoning spiked and sparkling space.
Enjoy a Socially Distanced St. Patrick’s Day
As we hit the one-year mark on the global pandemic, marked by unprecedented decline in on-premise consumption, bars and restaurants are seeing a rapid rise in traffic.
First Look: Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Launch in US
Topo Chico hard seltzer will soon launch in US markets, following its successful debut in European and Latin American markets, and is seen as a key component of the company's Emerging Stronger strategy.
Hard Seltzer to Again Increase Q2 Seasonal Share
The spiked and sparkling segment shows promise for sales growth in the second quarter of 2021.
Brewing Hard Seltzer on a Production Scale
First Key, a consulting firm in the brewing industry with a client list that includes breweries in 50 countries, offer tips on crafting hard seltzer for manufacturers of all sizes.
Call for New Hard Seltzer Brands & Varieties
Hard Seltzer News editors are working on a comprehensive new guide to 2021 hard seltzer brands and varieties.
