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Bullsh!t Bingo calling out greenwashing in drinks communication

Bullsh!t Bingo calling out greenwashing in drinks communication

Why does this matter? London Wine Fair 2026 features sustainability programming including greenwashing awareness sessions, B Corp standards discussions, and practical guidance for drinks businesses on environmental operations—valuable learning opportunities for BevTech founders navigating sustainability claims and operational best practices. Highlights The London Wine Fair is expanding its sustainability

Why Constellation buying a hop water brand is a shrewd move

Why does this matter? Major CPG acquisition signals non-alcoholic beverage innovation becoming mainstream, showing BevTech founders how big players are investing in functional beverages and alcohol-alternative categories with strong growth (22% in 2025). Highlights US drinks giant Constellation Brands invested in the hop water category five years ago, backing Hopwtr,

What’s happening to Chicago’s beer scene?

What’s happening to Chicago’s beer scene?

Why does this matter? This article reveals critical market dynamics affecting craft beverage startups, including emerging alternative business models like contract brewing and shared production facilities that BevTech founders should consider. Highlights Chicago breweries have been facing closures and mergers this year in a situation that is signalling the disappearance

Can the UK spirits industry survive another duty hike?

Can the UK spirits industry survive another duty hike?

Why does this matter? UK duty hikes are forcing craft spirits producers to pause investment, close facilities, and pivot strategies toward premiumization, DTC channels, and exports—critical market dynamics for BevTech founders navigating regulatory pressures and margin compression. Highlights The UK’s alcohol duty increases have caused producers to shut

Whitebox revenue up 100% YOY as new serves debut

Whitebox revenue up 100% YOY as new serves debut

Why does this matter? Fast-growing RTD cocktail startup Whitebox achieved 100% YoY revenue growth to £4.1M while scaling to 8M cans/year production and 1,000+ retailers, providing concrete growth benchmarks for beverage founders. Highlights Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail maker Whitebox has added two full-strength serves to its range: a

How water hyacinths are fuelling gin production in Cambodia

How water hyacinths are fuelling gin production in Cambodia

Why does this matter? Showcases innovative bioethanol production technology that addresses both sustainability and supply chain challenges for craft spirits producers, demonstrating potential alternative feedstock solutions for beverage manufacturing. Highlights Spirits producer Mawsim derives the ethanol for its gin from an unusual source, local water hyacinths, which could prove to

Judge denies Uncle Nearest’s bankruptcy petition

Judge denies Uncle Nearest’s bankruptcy petition

Why does this matter? Uncle Nearest's failed bankruptcy filing and ongoing receivership reveals critical lessons about financial management, inventory reporting, and investor relations that BevTech founders should heed to avoid similar pitfalls. Highlights Uncle Nearest’s attempt to remove itself from receivership via a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition