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Drifter Craft Cocktails ready-to-drink (RTD) premixed cocktails have officially found their way to store shelves. "Inspired by global spirits and drink traditions,” the unique canned sparkling cocktails with international inspiration are now available in the US at select alcohol retail locations as well as online via the brand’s website.

AriZona SunRise Hard Seltzer - one of the most highly anticipated seltzers of 2021 - is making a splash in the US with an integrated marketing campaign. The classic soft drink company partnered with Heineken USA for the release of its first hard beverage.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is vying for a top-three share position in hard seltzer. The makers of Corona Hard Seltzer currently hold the #4 hard seltzer spot in the US.

Molson Coors Beverage Company is betting big on hard seltzer in the UK. The beverage company announced this week that it is investing $34.6 million (or £25 million) in its Burton-on-Trent brewery.

Truly partnered with a luxury candy brand on an exciting new product release - a first of its kind hard seltzer inspired candy via a new collaboration with Sugarfina. The nonalcoholic gummy candy is available now in four flavors, inspired by Truly’s Tropical mix pack - Mango, Passionfruit, Pineapple, and Watermelon Kiwi.

One segment of the beer industry is thriving. The IWSR projects non-alcoholic beer sales in the US will experience compound annual growth at a rate of 9.7% through 2024 -- proving that sometimes less really is more.

White Claw, the nation’s largest hard seltzer brand, is taking some strong steps in order to protect its good name.

The IWSR Drinks Market Analysis projects that ready-to-drink beverages with alcohol (RTDs), a category which includes canned cocktails and the hard seltzer sub-category, will surpass traditional wine in volume consumption by the end of the year.

Beverage industry disruptors Flying Embers have snagged craft beer industry veteran Nick Lundquist, the company announced in a statement on Thursday. Flying Embers, a leader in the growing beyond beer segment, produces premium hard seltzer and hard kombucha.

Florida’s 3 Daughters Brewing is giving its hard seltzer a new look. The brewery recently restyled its spiked and sparkling line, going from traditional beverage cans to sleek new slim cans, with a design inspired by the Sunshine State. The hip new cans feature bold colors and a vibrant Floridian sunset.