Monaco Says Two Shots are Better Than One
Chicago’s own Monaco Cocktails are expanding their distribution footprint. The spirit based, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails are coming soon to a variety of major grocery store chains.
Drizly: Hard Seltzer Continues to Explode
Drizly purchase data shows hard seltzer driving growth of beverage alcohol for the start of the warm weather season. Hard seltzer's share of purchases in May increased from 25 percent to 28 percent.
Pennsylvania Legislation Could Guide States in Laws about Canned Cocktails
The Pennsylvania Senate has passed HB 1154, which expands the carry-out sales of ready-to-drink cocktails by bars and restaurants in the state.
Viper Hard Seltzer Launches in Bottles and Cans
Asahi entered the UK hard seltzer market this week with its Viper brand in lime and cranberry flavors, each packaged in both glass bottles and cans.
Pepsi Readies Rockstar for Hard Debut
PepsiCo recently filed for trademark protection with intent to sell alcohol under the “Rockstar” brand. It is looking more likely that Pepsi will soon follow Coca-Cola into the hard seltzer space.
Orange is the New Black Cherry
This season, as far as hard seltzer is concerned, Orange is the new Black Cherry.
Ohza Raises More Capital for Expansion
Ohza, a line of ready-to-drink (RTD) sparkling wine cocktails based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has secured $4 million in additional funding.
Constellation Stock Drops on Judge Ruling about Corona Hard Seltzer
A federal judge yesterday ruled that the lawsuit can continue, saying that Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) had failed to prove that it is entitled to sell hard seltzer in the US under the brand Corona.
Update: On-Premise Demand Happening Faster than Expected
Thanks to the recent re-openings of many cities and states, bars and restaurants are finally able to serve consumers at full capacity.
Truly Punch Helps Boost Boston Beer’s Share of Hard Seltzer Market
Truly Punch’s impressive debut has bolstered the hard seltzer brand’s sales numbers and paved the way for an equally impressive stock market performance from parent company, Boston Beer (SAM).
