Market Watch

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Remembering Ivan Menezes

Market Watch

THROUGH THE GLASS

Longtime Executive Stein Retires From Southern Glazer’s

Ivan Menezes 1959-2023

OPENINGS

NEW PRODUCTS

Diving Into Non-Alcohol • The Lucas Bols Co. is making a big play in this small but growing segment

FULL STEAM AHEAD • Tequila is an unstoppable force on the U.S. market

THE GANNABIS DRINKS LANDSCOPE • Cannabis-enhanced drinks continue to evolve as consumers embrace CBD and other hemp-derived ingredients

California Recaptures Its Youth • The Golden State focuses on new wines and new messaging to connect with a new generation

The Cocktail’s Essential Element • Vermouth is an indispensable tool behind the bar

RTD EXPLOSION • Ready-to-drink brands from players large and small were up big last year

DISTILLERY WOMEN • As diversity and inclusion efforts expand in the spirits industry, a new crop of women is rising into distiller roles in many spirits sectors

UNSTOPPABLE ITALIAN BITTERS • Italian aperitivo culture has captured American hearts and boosted bitter liqueurs in a big way

SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENT • Distilleries around the globe have found that going green pays dividends in many ways

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS Privileges • The wine club has emerged as a vital retail force in both the on- and off-premise

Music City Maven • Laura Unterberg gives it her all at The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club in Nashville, Tennessee

Laura Unterberg’s Recipes

Slushies Grow Up • Frozen slushy drinks are evolving as consumers seek out higher-quality ingredients

Beyond Bourbon Barrels • New ideas in barrel finishing liven up the beer space

NEWS

ON THE MOVE

PARTING SHOT