This Week in BevTech | July 13, 2026

Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. Job cuts and functional beers!


TRENDING NEWS

Southern Glazer’s to axe 1% of jobs in US | News

Southern Glazer's, the largest US beverage distributor, is deploying AI and digital commerce to transform sales operations, signaling industry-wide tech adoption and opportunities for BevTech solutions.

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Osaka scientists develop wild yeast that boosts ornithine in craft beer | trend

New yeast strain enables craft brewers to create functional beers with 3x ornithine levels using non-GMO methods—represents emerging biotech trend in value-added beverages that BevTech startups could leverage.

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