The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Anheuser-Busch has announced a $13 million investment in its Baldwinsville, New York brewery to expand Michelob ULTRA and Cutwater production and establish a technical training centre.

Sazerac has acquired the 210-acre Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster, Kentucky, adding two column stills to support portfolio growth across its bourbon and spirits network.

Sazerac has entered the US soju category with the launch of DALHO Soju, introducing a category-first 50ml format alongside 375ml bottles across four flavours.

DASH Water has partnered with La Vieille Ferme to launch a limited-edition Rosé Spritz Kit, tapping into rising UK consumer demand for lower-ABV wine serves and mindful drinking rituals.

Echo Falls is expanding its Fruit Fusions portfolio with the rollout of Sour Apple, featuring a 9% ABV, bright green liquid, and glow-in-the-dark packaging.

Unifying Spirits brand Boba POPS has entered the ready-to-drink segment with Pop & Go, an 8% ABV cocktail line featuring patented alcohol-filled popping boba pearls.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled its 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish whiskeys, debuting updated packaging, commissioned artwork, and novel cask finishing techniques.

YOSHI Matcha Liqueur has signed a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits to expand its 17% ABV oat milk-based matcha spirit across 47 US markets.