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This Week in BevTech | July 20, 2026

Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. * Bacardi is the Nespresso of the bar. * Proof 8 digitizes whiskey * Bemaker digitizes the supply chain * Wine Hub partners with Wine Collector for B2B SaaS integration TRENDING

Bacardi takes EcoSpirits deal global

Bacardi takes EcoSpirits deal global

Major spirits companies expanding closed-loop packaging tech partnerships shows growing market for sustainability solutions in beverage operations.

Royal Elizabeth Bond cuts paper with Proof 8

Royal Elizabeth Bond cuts paper with Proof 8

Proof 8's SaaS platform digitizes whisky warehousing operations, cutting cask intake processing from a full day to 30 minutes while preventing fraud—a compelling use case for beverage operations tech.

Is AI the modern-day Industrial Revolution?

Is AI the modern-day Industrial Revolution?

Bemakers (BevTech startup) is launching AI platform to automate spirits distribution & provide data transparency. Shows how AI is reshaping beverage supply chain efficiency and brand control.

Menu Insights: High Volume Independent Accounts — Q1 2026 YoY

Ground Signal provides data-driven menu insights across 18K+ accounts, revealing cocktail placement trends and brand performance—valuable competitive intelligence for beverage tech founders building sales, analytics, or distribution tools.

Bachelor Party On-Premise Insights: The Cocktails, Menus, and Accounts Driving the Occasion

Ground Signal provides data-driven insights on on-premise beverage occasions, helping BevTech founders understand consumer behavior patterns, menu pricing strategies, and category performance in high-value segments.

LGBTQ+ On-Premise Venues : Consumer Behavior, Menu Trends, and Spirits Sales

Ground Signal's data-driven analysis of LGBTQ+ venue behavior reveals menu trends, premium spirits performance, and consumer preferences—actionable insights for beverage founders targeting on-premise channels.