Geloso Beverage Group’s Post

Beer remains the most popular adult beverage in America, according to an annual poll conducted by Gallup. For those of us who make a living in the beer industry, that's the good news. The flip side, though, is that beer shipments from brewers to distributors are at a 25-year low and some consumer segments are moving away from beer. The strongest voice in the industry belongs to that of Craig Purser, the longtime CEO and President of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. When Craig says this is an "industry-wide, five-alarm fire", there's reason for concern. Here's the latest post from NC Beer & Wine Talk. #beer #alcohol https://lnkd.in/ghr4XX4G

Wow, shocking news! Sales of soft drinks are plummeting even faster than those of wine and beer. In the first quarter, non-alcoholic beverage sales dropped by a whopping 17%, while beer and wine saw declines of 3.3% and 4.2% respectively. Check out the full article to see the details! [Read more here](https://ift.tt/8p35AjD)

Athletic Brewing Co. worth $800M? 5 years ago, non alcoholic beers weren't really a thing. Maybe your Uncle would bring a few mid strength beers to a weekend bbq because he had to drive home. But non alcoholic beers definitely weren't mainstream! With a recent $50M raise, Athletic Brewing took their valuation to $800m to fuel increased production and retail expansion. The non alcoholic drink market has exploded as consumers are a lot more health conscious. Still wanting to have a drink and fun, but not wanting any of the negative side effects. Athletic Brewing have tapped into this change in consumer trends and riding the recent growth. How long will it take until non alcoholic beer will start to take some serious market share off the big dogs? Where do you think the non alcoholic beverage market goes next? #AthleticBrewing #NonAlcoholic #Beer #Marketing

Here are 2 friendly reminders to start your week prepared: 1️⃣ Tomorrow, April 9th is National Gin and Tonic Day 🇺🇸. (Not to be confused with International 🌎 Gin and Tonic Day—which, as we all know, is October 19th.) Plan accordingly. 2️⃣ There is a planning and forecasting app designed specifically for the beverage alcohol industry, including distilleries. 🍻 That's right, Claret (https://claret.la/3Jcs3s9) is not only for wineries and breweries, it can also lift your spirits! #BeverageBusiness #BevAlc #BeverageSoftware #Planning #Forecasting #GinAndTonicDay

Did you know that Texas has a unique "Fourth Tier" in its alcohol distribution system? Unlike the standard three-tier system, a larger retailer can also be licensed to distribute alcoholic beverages to private clubs or smaller retailers. The retailers that have the privilege to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers based on their permit or license type include: 🍷 Package and wine-only package stores 🍻 Wine & beer (on-premise and off-premise) 🍸 Mixed beverage with a food and beverage certificate 🥂 Private club with a food and beverage certificate Read More Here: https://hubs.li/Q02Bm9q90 #TexasMarket #AlcoholDistributionSystem #TexasRetailers

Looking for ways to diversify your income and maximise your brewery's operating costs? Consider breakfast. This article from The Drinks Business breaks down how brewers in the US have expanded their opening hours and, with the help of business-friendly beverage commission rules, can serve alcohol earlier in the day. Read the full article; we'd love to see some innovative ideas at some of our favourite breweries down under. https://bit.ly/3Xyh7vz

Last week, we asked what state you think had the highest $ sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits and... you were right! In 2023, California boasted the highest $ sales on non-alcohol beer, wine and spirits. It appears that non-alcoholic beverage sales aren't just for "Dry January" but rather a growing pattern of moderation. Read more in our latest article: "Beyond Dry January: Alcohol moderation trends" 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDRpPBHv #BevAl #NonAlcoholic #NIQFullView

Our alcohol regulatory and distribution team recently hosted a webinar focusing on how to prepare your company for the evolving trends that will shape the alcoholic beverage industry in 2024. Check out the key takeaways and watch the webinar recording at the link below.

Our alcohol regulatory and distribution team recently hosted a webinar focusing on how to prepare your company for the evolving trends that will shape the alcoholic beverage industry in 2024. Check out the key takeaways and watch the webinar recording at the link below.

Last week, we asked what state you think had the highest $ sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits and... you were right! In 2023, California boasted the highest $ sales on non-alcohol beer, wine and spirits. It appears that non-alcoholic beverage sales aren't just for "Dry January" but rather a growing pattern of moderation. Read more in our latest article: "Beyond Dry January: Alcohol moderation trends" 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDRpPBHv #BevAl #NonAlcoholic #NIQFullView