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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

Olivier Goudet acquires Wine-Searcher

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

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.

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.