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Rosebank extends Celtic Renewables partnership

Rosebank extends Celtic Renewables partnership

Why does this matter? This demonstrates emerging biorefinery technology converting beverage by-products into valuable green chemicals, representing a sustainability innovation applicable across craft beverage production with significant waste reduction potential. Highlights Lowland distillery Rosebank has renewed its partnership with Scottish green chemical manufacturer Celtic Renewables for another three years.

US beer industry uncovers more ‘meaningful’ routes to market

US beer industry uncovers more ‘meaningful’ routes to market

Why does this matter? DTC shipping data reveals significant e-commerce opportunities for craft beverage startups, with 69% of consumers willing to subscribe to beer clubs and regulatory modernization creating new digital sales channels. Highlights The US beer sector has shown strong consumer demand for direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping

Sustainable Scotch distillery project gains £1.57m

Sustainable Scotch distillery project gains £1.57m

Why does this matter? Craft distillery secures £1.57m for carbon-neutral production technology that could set new standards for sustainable beverage manufacturing at scale. Highlights Highlands-based Struie Distillery, which aims to become one of the UK’s largest carbon-neutral distilleries, has secured up to £1.57 million

Wales approves deposit return scheme for drinks containers ahead of 2027 launch

Wales approves deposit return scheme for drinks containers ahead of 2027 launch

Why does this matter? Wales' deposit return scheme includes digital QR code technology (Polytag) for container recycling, creating both operational challenges and potential tech opportunities for beverage startups navigating cross-border compliance. Highlights The Welsh Parliament has voted to approve legislation establishing a national deposit return scheme for drinks

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,

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