[{"date":"2026-04-05","pillar":"data-trends","source":"","summary":"The U.S. spirits market grew 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to …","title":"U.S. Spirits Market Posts Modest 2.1% Growth in Q1 2026","url":"/data-trends/spirits-market-q1-2026/"},{"date":"2026-04-04","pillar":"industry-news","source":"","summary":"Diageo posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results this week, with North American net sales climbing 4.2% …","title":"Diageo Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Tequila and RTDs Drive Growth","url":"/industry-news/diageo-q1-2026-earnings/"},{"date":"2026-04-04","pillar":"regulation-policy","source":"","summary":"The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) released updated guidance this week clarifying Sunday sales hours for …","title":"TABC Clarifies Sunday Sales Rules: What Changes for Texas Retailers","url":"/regulation-policy/tabc-sunday-sales-update/"},{"date":"2026-04-03","pillar":"data-trends","source":"BevNET","summary":"After seeing some slowdown at the beginning of last month, non-alcoholic beverage sales remained “healthy and stable” …","title":"March Brings Accelerated NA Beverage Growth, NIQ Reports","url":"/data-trends/march-brings-accelerated-na-beverage-growth-niq-reports/"},{"date":"2026-04-03","pillar":"industry-news","source":"BevNET","summary":"The hosts break down the latest wave of CPG deals, including HOP WTR’s sale to Constellation Brands and So Good So You’s …","title":"Taste Radio: M\u0026A Isn’t Slowing. It’s Getting More Focused.","url":"/industry-news/taste-radio-ma-isnt-slowing-its-getting-more-focused/"},{"date":"2026-04-03","pillar":"industry-news","source":"Brewbound","summary":"When two spirits giants merge, what does that mean for smaller, independent suppliers?\nSource: Brewbound\n","title":"Brown-Forman, Pernod Ricard Merger Could Lead to Fewer Buyers and Distributors for Independent Brands","url":"/industry-news/brown-forman-pernod-ricard-merger-could-lead-to-fewer-buyers-and-distributors-fo/"},{"date":"2026-04-03","pillar":"culture-lifestyle","source":"Punch","summary":"Now that the release lines have died down and the hazy bros have moved on, craft beer culture in America is …","title":"After the Craft Beer Gold Rush","url":"/culture-lifestyle/after-the-craft-beer-gold-rush/"},{"date":"2026-04-03","pillar":"texas-beat","source":"","summary":"Sonora Distillery, based in Blanco County, announced a $12 million expansion project this week that will add a second …","title":"Sonora Distillery Announces Texas Hill Country Expansion","url":"/texas-beat/sonora-distillery-expansion/"},{"date":"2026-04-02","pillar":"new-releases","source":"VinePair","summary":"Megawatt wine, beer, and spirits producer E\u0026amp;J Gallo Winery announced today that it completed its acquisition of Four …","title":"Gallo Finalizes Acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon From Kirin Holdings","url":"/new-releases/gallo-finalizes-acquisition-of-four-roses-bourbon-from-kirin-holdings/"},{"date":"2026-04-02","pillar":"industry-news","source":"The Spirits Business","summary":"Johnnie Walker owner Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as its North America president and CEO to replace Sally Grimes …","title":"Diageo names John O’Keeffe as North America CEO","url":"/industry-news/diageo-names-john-okeeffe-as-north-america-ceo/"},{"date":"2026-04-02","pillar":"texas-beat","source":"Texas Monthly","summary":"The joint went up in flames a few weeks ago, but with the pit room still intact, its staff is determined to keep the …","title":"A Fire Shut Down This Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint. 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Four new venues opened with …","title":"Austin Cocktail Scene Heats Up: 4 New Bars Worth Your Attention","url":"/culture-lifestyle/austin-cocktail-bar-roundup/"},{"date":"2026-03-30","pillar":"industry-news","source":"BevNET","summary":"Wisconsin’s Eagle Park Brewing \u0026amp; Distilling has acquired SoulBoxer Cocktail Co., setting the stage for Eagle Park’s …","title":"Eagle Park Acquires SoulBoxer Cocktail Co., Eyeing RTD and Hemp Expansion","url":"/industry-news/eagle-park-acquires-soulboxer-cocktail-co-eyeing-rtd-and-hemp-expansion/"},{"date":"2026-03-30","pillar":"new-releases","source":"VinePair","summary":"On Friday, Costco customers shopping in the alcohol aisles found themselves face to face with a frankfurter. 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