Watch this human trafficking awareness video from Markstein Sales
Beer distributors are continuing to join NBWA's Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Markstein Sales, a woman-owned and operated distributor out of northern California, has stepped up as a leader of the effort. If you haven't watched their poignant awareness video yet, check it out here.
American is a melting pot, and so is our taste in beer. Microsoft News went around to discover each state's top-rated drafts, and every state has their own unique flavors and brews. Find out the favorites from all fifty states (and Washington, D.C.), and be on the lookout for your state's favorite brew on your next beer run.
How lemonade became the biggest innovation in hard seltzer
Upon first glance, the bold, sweet flavor of lemonade did not seem to fit into the world of hard seltzer. Truly Lemonade proved any doubters wrong, however -- Truly's 12-can Lemonade Mix Pack was the company's highest-grossing product in 2020. That success has inspired many more lemonade hard seltzer hybrids, but why are drinkers demanding it? VinePair digs into the phenomenon.
What's in store for the beverage alcohol category?
From stay-at-home orders to event cancellations, 2020 was a dramatic year for the beverage alcohol category. What will 2021 hold for food retailers that sell beer, wine and spirits? Read Progressive Grocer's predictions for the category, which include the purchase of larger package sizes and popularity of local products.
