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RTD startup Bevi targets Gen Z with new SachetCan

BevTech startup Bevi launches innovative SachetCan format targeting Gen Z pre-drinks, preparing to raise funding with Pernod Ricard & Britvic veterans as advisors.

DRS handling fees confirmed ahead of 2027 launch

UK's 2027 Deposit Return Scheme fee structure impacts beverage operations: retailers using RVMs get 1.3-5p per container. Critical for BevTech founders planning DTC/retail strategies and understanding reverse logistics costs.

This Week in BevTech | June 1, 2026

Drinkubator June 1, 2026 Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. TRENDING NEWS Court says Uncle Nearest was ‘haemorrhaging money’ | investment Uncle Nearest's insolvency ($208M debt vs $50-125M valuation) offers a cautionary

This Week in BevTech | May 28, 2026

Drinkubator May 28, 2026 Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. TRENDING NEWS Tipple to help Botivo scale across Europe | investment Tipple's digital distribution platform demonstrates how tech can solve multi-market D2C

Court says Uncle Nearest was ‘haemorrhaging money’

Uncle Nearest's insolvency ($208M debt vs $50-125M valuation) offers a cautionary tale for beverage founders on burn rates, fundraising discipline, and operational sustainability in craft spirits.

Using Data to Brew More Beer

Educational session on using brewery management software and data analytics to optimize yield and reduce costs—relevant for BevTech founders building operations tools for craft beverage producers.

The wine industry’s Gen Z problem isn’t what you think

Identifies a major BevTech opportunity: wine's failure to reduce friction like Spotify/Monzo did. Highlights successful initiatives like Clarity and natural wine proving younger consumers engage when experience trumps intimidation.

Alcolase secures £1.3m to tackle alcohol intolerance in East Asia

BevTech startup Alcolase raises £1.3m for enzyme technology addressing alcohol intolerance in 540M people, showcasing biotech innovation in beverage consumption and health.

Tipple to help Botivo scale across Europe

Tipple's digital distribution platform demonstrates how tech can solve multi-market D2C challenges in beverages, with recent €4M seed funding validating the model.

Nicholson On Tap boasts triple-digit growth in UK

Demonstrates how operational technology can drive significant revenue growth in beverage service, with proven metrics showing 300%+ sales increases and improved efficiency across major venues.

Sakura Sake Shop launches Japan’s first low-carbon sake

Demonstrates data-driven carbon reduction in beverage production using carbon management platform Zevero—a replicable tech-enabled sustainability model for beverage founders.

This Week in BevTech | May 19, 2026

Drinkubator May 18, 2026 Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. TRENDING NEWS CBP Connects Chicago: Small Room, Big Insights (June 15-17) | event Industry event for craft brewery operators featuring tech solutions like Tapwise

Olivier Goudet acquires Wine-Searcher

Wine-Searcher acquisition shows data platform consolidation by major investor with beverage portfolio (Dr Pepper). Plans for AI expansion signal tech trends in drinks pricing/analytics.

Abstract Ice brings customisable craft ice to on-trade

BevTech startup founded by Lagunitas execs uses patented tech to produce craft ice faster/cheaper, tripling revenue YoY with 2,000 accounts—strong product-market fit in hospitality ops.