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RTD sales up 12% in Australian on-trade in 2025

RTD sales up 12% in Australian on-trade in 2025

Why does this matter? RTDs are the fastest-growing alcohol category with major CPG investment (Coca-Cola acquiring Billson's), providing BevTech founders valuable market intelligence on consumer preferences, distribution channels (draught vs. packaged), and demographic targeting opportunities in a $1.76B market. Highlights The ready-to-drink (RTD) category generated AU$2.

MGP halts production at Kentucky distilleries

MGP halts production at Kentucky distilleries

Why does this matter? Signals broader American whiskey oversupply challenges affecting major producers like MGP and Diageo, revealing important market dynamics BevTech founders should understand when planning production, inventory, and go-to-market strategies in the spirits sector. Highlights US firm MGP Ingredients will pause operations at Kentucky distilleries Limestone Branch and

Alcohol E-commerce misses US$40bn opportunity

Alcohol E-commerce misses US$40bn opportunity

Why does this matter? DRINKS reveals a $40B opportunity gap in alcohol e-commerce, with embedded commerce and AI-powered recommendations becoming consumer expectations—critical intelligence for BevTech founders building digital commerce solutions. Highlights New research suggests the alcohol industry is failing to keep pace with how consumers discover and want to

Vagabond to open landmark Soho site

Vagabond to open landmark Soho site

Why does this matter? Multi-million pound investment in beverage tech startup Vagabond showcases how self-pour technology, app-led experiences, and digital customer acquisition platforms are scaling in wine hospitality. Highlights Wine bar Vagabond is set to open a 6,000 sq ft flagship in the heart of London, pouring more than

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. Under

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 in a move

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 (US$2.1m)