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Uncle Nearest allegedly hid $20m loan provided by Jay-Z

Uncle Nearest allegedly hid $20m loan provided by Jay-Z

Why does this matter? High-profile craft spirits brand insolvency case involving Jay-Z's VC firm reveals critical financial management lessons for beverage founders navigating lender relationships and growth capital. Highlights Kentucky lender Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) has accused Uncle Nearest of fraud, alleging that the Tennessee whiskey maker hid

Uncle Nearest allegedly hid $20m loan provided by Jay-Z

Uncle Nearest allegedly hid $20m loan provided by Jay-Z

Why does this matter? High-profile craft spirits brand insolvency case involving Jay-Z's VC firm reveals critical financial management lessons for beverage founders navigating lender relationships and growth capital. Highlights Kentucky lender Farm Credit Mid-America (FCMA) has accused Uncle Nearest of fraud, alleging that the Tennessee whiskey maker hid

Asahi sees profits nosedive following cyber-attack

Asahi sees profits nosedive following cyber-attack

Why does this matter? Major beverage manufacturer's cyber-attack demonstrates critical importance of IT infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity for beverage operations—a key lesson for BevTech founders building scalable systems. Highlights Asahi Group Holdings has seen its profits decline as a result of "unavoidable" consequences since hackers

CleanCo eyes growth with Cask Liquid Marketing partnership

CleanCo eyes growth with Cask Liquid Marketing partnership

Why does this matter? CleanCo's distribution partnership and recent $5M fundraise demonstrate the growing market opportunity in alcohol-free spirits—a key BevTech trend that startups should monitor for category expansion and DTC/on-trade integration strategies. Highlights Cask Liquid Marketing has been appointed the exclusive UK on-trade partner for

Canadian MP moves to scrap law banning inter-province wine sales

Canadian MP moves to scrap law banning inter-province wine sales

Why does this matter? Regulatory changes enabling DTC wine shipping across Canadian provinces create significant market expansion opportunities for craft beverage producers and could serve as a model for BevTech DTC logistics solutions. Highlights An MP in Okanagan, Canada, has introduced a private member’s bill to amend the Canada

Asahi sees profits nosedive following cyber-attack

Asahi sees profits nosedive following cyber-attack

Why does this matter? Major beverage manufacturer's cyber-attack demonstrates critical importance of IT infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity for beverage operations—a key lesson for BevTech founders building scalable systems. Highlights Asahi Group Holdings has seen its profits decline as a result of "unavoidable" consequences since hackers

CleanCo eyes growth with Cask Liquid Marketing partnership

CleanCo eyes growth with Cask Liquid Marketing partnership

Why does this matter? CleanCo's distribution partnership and recent $5M fundraise demonstrate the growing market opportunity in alcohol-free spirits—a key BevTech trend that startups should monitor for category expansion and DTC/on-trade integration strategies. Highlights Cask Liquid Marketing has been appointed the exclusive UK on-trade partner for