AB InBev opens wastewater treatment facility
AB InBev's Ā£7.8m wastewater-to-biogas facility showcases sustainability tech trends that beverage manufacturers can adopt to cut emissions 5-8% and reduce operational costs.
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RNDC to exit control states in Martignetti deal
Major distributor consolidation reshapes market access for beverage startupsāRNDC's exit from 17 states and ongoing M&A activity could impact distribution partnerships and go-to-market strategies.
Tilray aims to bring BrewDog back to $1bn valuation
Why does this matter?
Tilray's turnaround strategy for BrewDog demonstrates how tech-enabled distribution networks and operational modernization can rebuild a craft beverage brand's value, with lessons for BevTech founders on scaling global platforms and leveraging infrastructure for growth.
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US beverage company Tilray Brands is hoping
Mark Anthony Group to buy Finnish Long Drink
Why does this matter?
Major acquisition in the booming RTD beverage space shows how successful emerging brands scale through strategic exits, with Finnish Long Drink growing from startup (2018) to 2.6M cases and acquisition by White Claw's parent company.
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White Claw owner Mark Anthony Group has
Cult Wine stabilisation āgenuinely encouragingā following pre-tax losses of Ā£5 million
Why does this matter?
Cult Wine's turnaround shows how a beverage marketplace startup reduced losses from Ā£6.4M to Ā£5M while building AI-powered features and achieving 180% GMV growth with detailed platform metrics that serve as benchmarks for BevTech founders.
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Cult Wineās CEO Tom Gearing said
SB meetsā¦ Paolo Dalla Mora, Liquid Ventures
Why does this matter?
Europe's first no/low-alcohol venture builder launches with AI-powered insights platform, creating new funding opportunities and revealing strategic whitespace in fast-growing beverage category.
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As Liquid Ventures officially launches as Europeās first venture builder focused on the fastāgrowing noā and lowāalcohol
SEC sues Drakeās Organic Spirits founder in $2.4m fraud case
Why does this matter?
Important cautionary tale for BevTech founders about investor fraud in the beverage startup ecosystem, highlighting the importance of financial transparency and governance when raising capital.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against the founder of Drakeās Organic Spirits, alleging