Zing Zang Expands Nationally with Southern Glazer’s
The fast-growing cocktail mixer and Bloody Mary RTD producer Zing Zang has expanded its distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.
Established in 1997, Zing Zang has previously worked with Southern Glazer's in the...
Podcast: The Latest Trends in Cordials and Liqueurs
On the latest episode of On & Off, Editors Melissa Dowling and Kyle Swartz dive into cordials and liqueurs. They discuss the history of this category, recent growth trends, why the pandemic likely buoyed the...
Diageo Invests $110M to Expand RTD Operations
As the Ready-to-Drink boom continues, Diageo has invested $110 million in expanding their Diageo Lincolnway RTD facility in Plainfield, IL.
This includes the capacity to produce more than 25 million cases of...
Diageo Acquires Flavored Tequila Brand 21 Seeds
Diageo has announced the purchase of 21 Seeds, a fast-growing flavored tequila brand infused with the juice of real fruits.
The brand comes in three varieties: Valencia Orange, Grapefruit Hibiscus and Cucumber Jalapeño. Each is...
Virginia Extends To-go Cocktails
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two bills into law Monday that will extend cocktails to-go in Virginia until July 1, 2024.
Youngkin signed HB 426 and SB 254 into law. Until now, current law stated to-go drinks...
Winkleman Appointed to Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission
By a vote of 48-0, Bancroft entrepreneur Sara Winkleman was confirmed by the Iowa Senate on April 18, 2022, to her first term on the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission. Her five-year term will begin...
Virginia ABC Debuts Alcohol Delivery License
The Virginia ABC has designed a new license to ensure a safe and secure way for licensed businesses to deliver alcoholic beverages. It will take effect on July 1. The new third-party delivery license,...
RNDC Names Scott Lammert VP, Supplier Business Development
RNDC has announced that Scott Lammert will have expanded responsibilities in his role as Executive Vice President, Supplier Business Development (SBD), Wine and Spirits. Lammert now leads both SBD teams, wine and spirits, where...
Virginia ABC Awards Grants
Ten community organizations across the state were recently awarded more than $83,000 in Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) Education and Prevention grants to help reduce underage and high-risk drinking. The ten selected organizations’...
DISCUS Releases RTD Research Report
A research report analyzing the rapid growth of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and consumer RTD preferences was issued by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
The report, which is based on a recent consumer...
