On Thursday, Maria Stipp the Chief Executive of Lagunitas Brewing Co. announced that she’s resigning. “Maria has decided to pursue a different challenge in her career,” Marc Busain, president of Heineken Americas, said in the release. Dennis Peek who has served as the managing director of Heineken Canada will be her replacement.
Video: Gold Coast Beverage in Florida celebrates employees
America’s 141,000 beer distribution employees work hard to deliver choice and value. In this video, see how Gold Coast Beverage in Florida celebrates their team during Employee Appreciation Day.
Share Your Story: Win a trip to the NBWA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
We want to hear from beer distribution employees about why they love to work in the beer distribution industry! The winner of NBWA’s annual Share Your Story contest will receive a complimentary trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2020 NBWA Legislative Conference, March 29 – April 1. Learn more about the contest details.
Liquid Death was one of the attention grabbers from the 2019 NBWA Convention Trade Show floor in Las Vegas. Recently, the startup announced that it has raised $9 million in funding for their tallboy aluminum cans of water and are hoping to expand distribution into brick and mortar locations.
A Colorado brewery sees potential innovations for low-alcohol beer options and packaging
With consumers thirsty for even more choice in their beer selection, Tommyknocker Brewery in Colorado is taking notice. The brewery is developing beer options so consumers can choose between 5% ABV or 1% for their styles of beer, in addition to experimenting with packaging and distributing beer in a bag rather than a keg.
Adam Winklemann
Kristen Distributing Company
Bryan, TX
America's more than 3,000 licensed beer distribution facilities employ 141,000 men and women across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements. Nominate an employee today!
