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CBP Connects Chicago: Small Room, Big Insights (June 15-17)

CBP Connects Chicago: Small Room, Big Insights (June 15-17)

Industry event for craft brewery operators featuring tech solutions like Tapwise loyalty programs, consumer trends (THC beverages, non-alc options), and actionable strategies for taproom operations.

As Coffee Prices Rise, Prefer Bets on a Hybrid Future

Prefer raised $6M+ using fermentation to create coffee/cocoa extenders for beverage brands, addressing commodity price volatility—a B2B playbook relevant for BevTech founders facing supply chain challenges.

This Week in BevTech | May 11, 2026

Drinkubator May 11, 2026 Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. TRENDING NEWS World Cup ‘critically important’ for Diageo | News Diageo's strategic pivot to RTDs and pricing elasticity testing reveals how major

Understanding alternative spirits distribution options

Understanding alternative spirits distribution options

Profiles Bemakers, a digital distribution platform disrupting traditional spirits distribution with tech-enabled D2C and data solutions—valuable insights for beverage startup founders navigating go-to-market strategies.

World Cup ‘critically important’ for Diageo

World Cup ‘critically important’ for Diageo

Diageo's strategic pivot to RTDs and pricing elasticity testing reveals how major CPG beverage companies are adapting digital strategies and innovation to combat market challenges.

Euromonitor: spirits premiumisation hits a wall

Euromonitor: spirits premiumisation hits a wall

Premiumisation's end & RTD growth signal major positioning shifts for BevTech startups—understand where consumers are heading to build relevant solutions for mass market vs. premium segments.

Preview: Bar Convent London 2026

Preview: Bar Convent London 2026

Bar Convent London attracts 3,650+ trade visitors and features seminars on sustainability, low/no-alcohol trends, and functional drinks—key topics for beverage tech founders building solutions for modern hospitality.