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The craft brewery market has begun to level out. After years of growth, demand has stalled even as competition has increased, leading many brewers to seek other avenues to profitability. Given the overlaps between brewing and distilling processes, as well as continued double-digit growth in the craft distillery market, this need for diversification has led to a growing trend of the so-called brewstillery. As the brewery industry faces several challenges in the market, savvy craft beverage companies are turning to the promising model of brewstilleries. The new stream of revenue can ramp up your profits, expand your customer base, and take your operations from surviving to thriving. Along with thorough research and development strategies, you can find success by choosing a brewstillery management platform. That’s where Ekos comes in. With extensive experience in the craft beverage industry, we’re ready to help your business expand and diversify. Book your demo today to see how we can help you join the growing number of successful brewstilleries. #goekos #brewstillery #brewstillerymanagement #brewerymanagement #distillerymanagement #newblogpost #craftbeveragemanagement

When operating a wine business, dedicating time to review and enhance day-to-day operations, while striving for increased sales, can be challenging. Yet, amidst the current market conditions, which are relatively quieter for many, and with the impending recovery underway, now is the time to delve into researching and implementing transformative changes that will strategically position your wine business for future success. #winebusiness #winemerchant #wineimporter #wineretailer

In the competitive landscape of the Canadian craft beverage industry, running an efficient business is essential to boost profit margins and sustain long-term growth. In the beer market alone, more than 120 new breweries entered the industry last year—and that’s not counting similar percentage increases in cideries, distilleries, and elsewhere. As the industry continues to evolve, savvy producers are turning to comprehensive software solutions to streamline their operations, reduce production and business costs, and boost their bottom line. Leveraging the power of integrated systems and data-driven insights allows these craft beverage makers to unlock new levels of efficiency, productivity, and profitability. To achieve these goals, craft beverage producers are finding systems specifically designed to help them drive long-term, sustainable success. Generic management software for agnostic industries isn’t cutting it. Craft beverage software built by experts who understand breweries has become such an important component in the success equation in Canada and beyond. Head to https://hubs.ly/Q02GK46D0 to learn more! #goekos #newblogpost #blogpost #ekosblog #canadianbrewerymanagement #canadianbreweries #brewerymanagementsoftware

Legislative measures across the nation may impact the craft beverage industry, either positively or negatively. Here are some of the bills the Craft Wine Association is tracking related to direct shipping regulations for craft distillers, wineries, and breweries across key states. #craftwineries #wineindustry #directtoconsumer

What does software that drives efficiency actually do for a wine business? One example is described here by George Miller from Latimer Vintners Ltd, in which the visibility gained from their Wine Hub dashboard, helps the company track performance instantly. Especially useful for proficiently moving client stored wine. Visit the Latimer Vintners case study for a full understanding of how the Wine Hub has helped drive efficiency for their business. https://ow.ly/srx050Tk2CJ #winehub #wineecommerce #winesoftware #wineindustry

Andrew Heck delves into how New Jersey’s newly signed legislation helps to resolve the long-standing friction between the legacy food and beverage industry and craft breweries, meaderies and cideries exploding in popularity over recent years. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4b3iRmD #WilsonElser #alcoholindustry #foodandbeverageindustry

Billsons, is yet another food and beverage company to go into administration in 2024. A cautionary tale highlighting the importance of understanding your customer base. Despite admitting mistakes, the company's products are well-loved, sparking hope for a potential acquisition. The incident serves as a wake-up call for the entire food and beverage sector to prioritize robust processes and vigilance. #FoodandBeverage #BusinessLessonsLearned #administration [Read more:](https://lnkd.in/gfNDKBkT)

‘Tis the season… for sanitation!🫧🧼 The U.S. market for sparkling wine has grown over a quarter in the last five years. In value terms, the U.S. is expected to account for nearly 15% of global sparkling wine sales by 2026 (IWSR data). That’s a lot of sparkles to sanitize! To meet the needs of the wine and beverage industry, the ChemStation system offers custom-formulated solutions for every cleaning process on every surface; from shipping and receiving to production and packaging areas. Leave your troubles in the bubbles this New Year with ChemStation at chemstation.com.🍾 #chemstation #winerysanitation #wineryequipment #winerybestpractices #winerycleaning #commercialwineries #leaveyourtroublesinthebubbles

Creating success in the craft beer industry isn't just about brewing—it's about marketing! Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson spilled the beans on the need for more "education" (hint: it's all about marketing 🤯) at a recent webinar. Small breweries, grab your multitasking hats and use these 5 tips to make brewery the talk of the town! 🍻🔮 #CraftBrewery #BreweryMarketing #BreweryGoals #beerindustry https://bit.ly/3vJWYZ7

This is a call for progress in the wine industry. Supporting alternative sales channels for smaller producers is key to building sustainable businesses. Other state associations should follow this model to improve sales channels for all. Let's make self-distribution an option for all producers. #selfdistribution #wineindustry #winebusiness #goodfortheeconomy #timeforchange #smallbusiness