Solving Keg Distribution Challenges Together
Keg distribution is not without its challenges, but here Courtney Fromm, National Manager at Kegshare, argues that a collaborative, community-driven approach could provide the solutions we desperately need. In today’s craft beer landscape, many breweries are grappling with a series of craft keg distribution headaches that can feel insurmountable. Slow keg returns and infrequent pickups […]
Community & Microbreweries: Untapped Potential in Your Community
Breweries have proven that they can be the beating heart of communities across the globe. Here, the award-winning Blake Priddle shines the spotlight on communities in Canada that could benefit from having a microbrewery. I grew up in a small town in Northern Ontario called Espanola. Not many people know where it is. It’s a […]
Four Winds Brewing Co.
Brent Mills and the team at Four Winds joined the burgeoning BC craft beer scene and opened their doors to a public thirsty for new local offerings in June 2013. The vision was born out of passion for craft beer, community and entrepreneurial independence. Owned, operated and built from the ground up by the Mills […]
BarTrack’s Smart Glycol™ Monitoring: The Next Step in Data-Driven Draft System Management
BarTrack, a recognised leader in beverage monitoring technology, has launched its latest innovation – Smart Glycol™ Monitoring – a development poised to change the way draft beer systems are managed across hospitality venues. Reported by Brewers Journal, Fox 16, and Globe Newswire, this latest addition to BarTrack’s Smart Draft™ portfolio was unveiled at the North […]
Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause: What It Means for Canadian Beverage Businesses
President Donald Trump’s abrupt 90-day pause on many of his newly announced tariffs has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Initially, the White House planned to impose wide-ranging levies on nearly all imported goods, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit and bolster domestic manufacturing. While this sudden reprieve offers relief to several trading partners, […]
Diageo’s Strategic Swap: Cîroc for Tequila Signals a Shift in Spirits Strategy
In a bold reshaping of its portfolio, Diageo has traded its North American ownership of CĂ®roc Ultra-Premium Vodka for a global majority stake in Lobos 1707 Tequila. The deal, executed through a new joint venture with investment firm Main Street Advisors, underscores the beverage giant’s pivot toward premium agave spirits amid shifting consumer preferences and […]
Cross-Border Tariffs Spark Beverage Industry Disruption Across Canada
A growing tariff war between the United States and its trade partners—Canada and the European Union—is casting uncertainty over Canada’s beverage sector. Recent escalations, including retaliatory duties and removal of U.S. alcohol from Canadian store shelves, have disrupted decades-old supply chains and brand relationships. As reported across CBC, CapRadio, and ABC News, the implications are […]
Organigram’s C$6.2M Acquisition of Collective Project Signals Major Play in THC Beverages
Organigram, Canada’s top cannabis company by market share, has made a strategic move into the U.S. and Canadian cannabis drinks market by acquiring Collective Project Limited (CPL), a fast-growing hemp-derived beverage brand, for an upfront C$6.2 million. Additional milestone and earnout payments could push the deal’s value to C$24 million by 2026. Reported by Stock Titan, Just […]
Tariffs Spark Turmoil: What Trump’s Trade Move Means for Canada’s Beverage Industry
In a sweeping move dubbed “Liberation Day”, former US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of global tariffs, triggering alarm across key international sectors — including the beverage industry. While Canada has avoided the most extreme new levies, the implications are far from benign. According to BBC News, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has […]
Alberta’s Recycling Win Sets a New Benchmark for the Beverage Industry
lberta’s beverage container recycling system has reclaimed its position at the top of Canada’s rankings, bolstering its reputation as a leading force in sustainability. Multiple reports confirm that the province achieved an 85 per cent return rate in 2024, equating to over two billion cans, bottles, and other containers. This milestone matters to the beverage […]
