Press Release

New Packer Eliminates Plastic Rings on Cans produced at Turning Point Brewery

Labatt Breweries of Canada is investing $9 million into its Turning Point Brewery, in British Columbia to fund the addition of new machinery to eliminate plastic rings and enable new formats for packaging cans. “This investment in our facility in Delta, British Columbia is part of Labatt’s on-going capital spending to enhance our Canadian facilities…

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Fobi AI Signs Data License Agreement with Vancouver Island Brewing to Deliver Enhanced Data Analytics & Insights

This agreement signifies the second agreement with VIB, building off of the previously announced agreement on August 16, 2023 Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the “Company” or “Fobi”), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a data license agreement with…

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36% Of Marijuana Users Report Reduced Alcohol Consumption Since Using Cannabis Products, Numerator Reports

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has released a new analysis that examines the impact of cannabis on consumer behavior. The report, Budding Behaviors: Insights into the Modern Cannabis Consumer, includes an April 2024 survey of nearly 6,000 present and past self-reported THC & CBD users, as well as an…

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World Beer Cup® 2024 Winners Announced

The World Beer Cup, the largest beer competition in the world hosted by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—honored the best beers in 110 categories covering 172 different beer styles (including all subcategories).   The World Beer Cup awards ceremony was held on April 24, 2024, on…

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Yakima Chief Hops Unveils DynaBoost™, a Flowable Whirlpool Extract to Elevate Beer Aroma

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a grower-owned global hop supplier, is proud to present DynaBoost™! Formerly known as YCH 702, DynaBoost™ sets itself apart as an exceptionally flowable variety-specific hop extract. Designed for whirlpool use, DynaBoost™ was created using a proprietary process, capturing true-to-type hop aroma attributes and delivering them to your beer in an easy-to-pour…

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Dialing Up Nights Out: Heineken® & Bodega Launch the No-Frills ‘Boring Phone’

Heineken®, in collaboration with tastemakers in street culture, Bodega have launched ‘The Boring Phone’. The limited run of ‘dumb’ phones – specifically designed to have reduced tech capabilities – has been created to encourage people to enjoy better real-life connections on nights out by disconnecting from their smartphones. With smartphones becoming so advanced and interesting…

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Brew Ninja and Grist Partner, Crafting a Comprehensive Business and Production Solution to Breweries

Brew Ninja, a brewery management software and Grist Analytics, a quality focused production software for brewers, are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership. This partnership aims to enhance brewery operations by combining Brew Ninja’s comprehensive business management tools with Grist Analytics’ specialized production management solutions.  By leveraging the strengths of both platforms, breweries of all…

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Dogfish Head Expands Distribution of Spirits-Based RTD Cocktails to Western Canada

Dogfish Head’s award-winning, spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are headed to western Canada. That’s right, folks! Drinkers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan … be on the lookout! Expect to see Dogfish Head’s Bar Cart Vodka Mix Pack hitting shelves near you this month. “We are super excited to be sharing our spirits-based RTD cocktails…

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Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging achieves G7® Master Qualification

Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced that it has achieved G7® Master facility qualification, awarded by Idealliance®, a not-for-profit industry group dedicated to guiding print production best practices, specifications, and standards, worldwide. GLBC joins a select group who have successfully completed their folding carton print production processes’ training, examination, and qualification processes,…

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Brewers Association Releases Annual Craft Brewing Industry Production Report  and Top 50 Producing Craft Brewing Companies for 2023

The Brewers Association (BA)—the trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers —today released annual production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry. The number of operating craft breweries continued to climb in 2023, reaching an all-time high of 9,683, including 2,071 microbreweries, 3,467 brewpubs, 3,900 taproom breweries, and 245 regional craft breweries. The total…

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