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Brighton to host England’s biggest cocktail event of 2026

Brighton to host England’s biggest cocktail event of 2026

Why does this matter? The Brighton Cocktail Festival's custom app for cocktail discovery and bar navigation represents an interesting tech application in beverage events that BevTech founders could learn from for consumer engagement and venue discovery. Highlights The southeast coastal city of Brighton will play host to England’

Mark Anthony Group to buy Finnish Long Drink

Mark Anthony Group to buy Finnish Long Drink

Why does this matter? Major acquisition in the booming RTD beverage space shows how successful emerging brands scale through strategic exits, with Finnish Long Drink growing from startup (2018) to 2.6M cases and acquisition by White Claw's parent company. Highlights White Claw owner Mark Anthony Group has

Cult Wine stabilisation ‘genuinely encouraging’ following pre-tax losses of £5 million

Cult Wine stabilisation ‘genuinely encouraging’ following pre-tax losses of £5 million

Why does this matter? Cult Wine's turnaround shows how a beverage marketplace startup reduced losses from £6.4M to £5M while building AI-powered features and achieving 180% GMV growth with detailed platform metrics that serve as benchmarks for BevTech founders. Highlights Cult Wine’s CEO Tom Gearing

SB meets… Paolo Dalla Mora, Liquid Ventures

SB meets… Paolo Dalla Mora, Liquid Ventures

Why does this matter? Europe's first no/low-alcohol venture builder launches with AI-powered insights platform, creating new funding opportunities and revealing strategic whitespace in fast-growing beverage category. Highlights As Liquid Ventures officially launches as Europe’s first venture builder focused on the fast‐growing no‐

People will drink in local brewery taprooms if pubs keep ignoring independent beer

People will drink in local brewery taprooms if pubs keep ignoring independent beer

Why does this matter? Independent breweries pivoting to DTC taprooms (46% now have them) represents a significant distribution strategy shift that BevTech founders should understand as they build solutions for craft producers navigating market access challenges. Highlights Despite growing consumer demand for independent beer, gaining space in pubs remains restricted.

Study links breathalyser apps to shifts in drinking habits

Study links breathalyser apps to shifts in drinking habits

Why does this matter? Mobile breathalyzer apps represent an emerging BevTech category that could inform product development, consumer engagement strategies, and understanding of shifting consumer behavior toward health-conscious drinking. Highlights New research suggests that repeated use of mobile breathalysers is associated with changes in how people drink and assess

Sell more wine with flavour, not terroir

Sell more wine with flavour, not terroir

Why does this matter? BevTech founders need to understand major consumer behavior shifts driving wine innovation—flavor-first marketing, RTD growth (992% YoY for Saint Spritz), and occasion-based positioning are creating startup opportunities and reshaping how beverage tech products should communicate value to younger consumers. Highlights Wine sales may