This Week in BevTech | May 19, 2026
Drinkubator
May 18, 2026
Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week — a mix from the blog and what I've been reading.
TRENDING NEWS
CBP Connects Chicago: Small Room, Big Insights (June 15-17) | event
Industry event for craft brewery operators featuring tech solutions like Tapwise loyalty programs, consumer trends (THC beverages, non-alc options), and actionable strategies for taproom operations.
As Coffee Prices Rise, Prefer Bets on a Hybrid Future | investment
Prefer raised $6M+ using fermentation to create coffee/cocoa extenders for beverage brands, addressing commodity price volatility—a B2B playbook relevant for BevTech founders facing supply chain challenges.
Understanding alternative spirits distribution options | trend
Profiles Bemakers, a digital distribution platform disrupting traditional spirits distribution with tech-enabled D2C and data solutions—valuable insights for beverage startup founders navigating go-to-market strategies.
That is a wrap for this edition.
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