This Week in BevTech | September 22, 2026

Apply now to SKU's CPG accelerator now! More BevTech startups making things happen - Popina, InnoVint. BigCo, Heineken, invests in AI-draughts. Wine Industry Advisor publishes a report on leading DTC platforms.

Welcome back. Here's what caught my attention this week โ€” a mix from the blog and what I've been reading. Apply now to SKU's CPG accelerator now! More BevTech startups making things happen - Popina, InnoVint. BigCo, Heineken, invests in AI-draughts. Wine Industry Advisor publishes a report on leading DTC platforms.


TRENDING NEWS

SKU fall applications opening in October | investment

SKU is a leading CPG accelerator program. Applications opening represents a key opportunity for BevTech founders to access mentorship, funding, and network connections.

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๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ“บBuilding a Spot for Sommโ€™s: Popina | The Buildout | News

Popina appears to be building tech/platform for sommeliers in the wine industry, relevant for BevTech founders developing B2B solutions for beverage professionals.

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Heineken unveils AI-powered draught technology | News

Major CPG beverage company Heineken launches AI-powered draught technology, showcasing how large beverage companies are adopting cutting-edge tech to improve operations and customer experience.

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InnoVint SUPPLY Now Includes Wholesale Order Management | News

InnoVint's new wholesale order management feature shows how BevTech platforms are expanding from production to distribution, helping craft wineries streamline B2B operations.

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The Wine DTC SaaS Technology Report | resource

DTC SaaS technology analysis for wine industry offers valuable insights into beverage commerce platforms and tech trends that BevTech founders can apply to their own products.

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That is a wrap for this edition.

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โ€” Mike Thaney

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