The prestigious John Mitchell Award for Brewing Excellence proudly announces its inaugural recipient, Tony Dewald, for the year 2023. This award, established to celebrate the remarkable contributions of outstanding individuals in the brewing industry, recognizes Tony Dewald’s outstanding achievements and dedication to the craft of brewing. ABOUT THE AWARD The John Mitchell Award for Brewing…
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Guinness 0 Non-alcoholic Draught from the world’s leading stout, has officially made its way into Canada, featuring the same beautifully smooth taste, perfectly balanced flavour, and unique dark colour that is unmistakably Guinness. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Guinness invites Canadians to enjoy a can of Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Draught through unexpected means — a…
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Yakima Quality Hops, a leading hop distributor based in the Yakima Valley, is thrilled to introduce its new proprietary hop variety, ELANI™ (YQH-1320 EXP). Elani (pronounced ee-LAH-nee) boasts tropical notes of pineapple and guava along with white peach and citrus aromas of tangerine, lime, and orange zest. Frequently described as clean and bright, Elani has…
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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 an agreement with Vancouver Island Brewing (VI Brewing) to implement a new digital loyalty program that will leverage wallet pass technology and real-time analytics…
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One-fifth of individuals now regularly consume non-alcoholic beverages due to the increase in sober curiosity and the availability of these products. Customer experience (CX) platform DISQO released new insights about alcohol and non-alcohol consumption behaviors and sentiment in its new report, “Alcohol & Non-Alcohol Advertising.” DISQO outlines attitudes impacting the market and growth opportunities for…
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Over $500,000 to grow production and expand its sales presence across Western Canada. Fort Garry Brewing is the largest and longest-operating microbrewery in Manitoba. It produces a wide range of beer products and in 2021 expanded and entered the ready-to-drink beverage market. On August 2, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Member…
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On July 24, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, announced a repayable FedNor contribution of $534,422 to support the expansion and modernization of Gateway City Brewery. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor. These strategic investments will allow Gateway…
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OCB Members can now leverage the data insights to drive sales and awareness for alcohol sales in Ontario. OrderEase, the leading B2B order management solution, continues to drive engagement in the B2B landscape through the recent acquisition of Last Call Analytics. With this synergistic blend of analytics and wholesale order management software, Last Call Analytics…
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Did you know our Belgian breweries are among the top producers of our 0.0% ABV beer brands globally? No-alcohol beers offer consumers more choices for moderation and responsible consumption — what we call “Smart Drinking.” Worldwide, no-alcohol beer is one of the industry’s fastest-growing beer categories, and AB InBev is meeting consumer demand with a…
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The Bell in Scona is proud to announce its grand opening in the heart of Old Strathcona, Edmonton. Rooted in tradition and fueled by a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, this innovative brewery and event space presents a modern expression of Alberta’s rich brewing heritage. Brewed in pre-war cast iron and copper vessels, The Bell in…
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