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Food and Beverage Market Trends for 2023

FlavorSum has released part one of their two-part series on food and beverage predictions for 2023 last week. They focused on the trending consumer habits and market trends in store for next year with next week’s segment featuring a spotlight on flavor and taste trends. 2022 was a year filled with a complex set of…

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Craft Breweries are Reclaiming Light Beer

Craft breweries are looking to take back the light beer sector. After the giant moguls came in and started producing light beer, it hasn’t been received well by the consumers. They want more product with less abv. The craft industry is trying to change the perception that lower alcohol means less flavor by using the…

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New Brewery in Uptown Saint John

Wasted Day Brewery taproom in Uptown Saint John has recently opened its doors to customers. “We had two paths to choose from,” explains Wasted Day co-owner Jon Chouinard. “Path one was the tried-and-true traditional route: to put in a larger production facility at the uptown taproom, supplying a steady stream of well-known, staple beers.” “But…

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Labatt Breweries of Canada Reflects on 175 Years of Brewing and Future Growth

This October, Labatt Breweries of Canada is proud to celebrate its 175th anniversary of brewing excellence as a leader in the Canadian beer and total beverage space. Established in 1847 by John Kinder Labatt in London, Ontario, Labatt has endured two world wars, prohibition, the global pandemic and an ever-evolving consumer landscape. Through it all,…

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Chilliwack Craft Breweries Collab for Charity

Six craft breweries in Chilliwack have joined forces to create a collaboration brew for charity. All profits from the lager will go to Chilliwack Park Society. The new lager, called Chilliwack Common, was released earlier this month by Old Yale Brewing, Farmhouse Brewing, Field House Brewing, Bricklayer Brewing, Flashback Brewing and Sidekick Brewing. “Six breweries…

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A Czech Celebration in Toronto

Godspeed Brewery is a neighbourhood brewpub on the east side of Toronto. They focus on producing the most honest beers and foods for kind human beings. Their beers take an “inspiration first” approach; each releasing its own capstone after many years of travel, collaboration, experimentation, and personal growth. Their beer portfolio is intentionally eclectic, running…

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Carlsberg Launches Exclusive Anniversary Brews to Celebrate 175 Years of Brewing

175 years of pioneering, curiosity and quenchless thirst for progress. The history of Carlsberg is built on a long tradition of innovation and a will to relentlessly develop the art of brewing. To celebrate Carlsberg’s 175th anniversary, a series of exclusive experimental brews have been developed. A Carlsberg Brut Beer with Montrachet yeast and with…

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The United States Beer Market Report: 2022 Through 2026

The “Beer in the U.S. Through 2026: Market Essentials” report from Beverage Marketing presents data with a concise executive summary highlighting key developments including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as well as a detailed discussion of the leading beer companies. Beer in the U.S. through 2026: Market Essentials is the culmination of an extensive…

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Alaska Airlines Makes Ultimate Beer Run in Multiple States

This fall, Alaska Air Cargo delivered the industry’s first and biggest fresh hops run to breweries in Maui and Anchorage within 24 hours of harvest – this was a huge logistical hop-eration that brought a favorite seasonal beer beyond the Pacific Northwest. Made from fresh-plucked, undried hops that are typically rushed straight from the fields…

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Craft Brewers are Feeling the Pinch for Possible Recession

There are a lot of factors these days playing a role in what is making the industry scramble to keep up. One of the current issues is the shortage of carbon dioxide which in turn, is increasing prices. There is one craft brewery in Hamilton, New Zealand that, for the first time in four years,…

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