Encompass Technologies and Orchestra Software have combined to become one. These two companies have played a major role in the beverage industry and served as the system of record and operations in their respective markets - production and distribution. With this merger, they will leverage their combined expertise and innovative software to connect the links of the supply chain and provide unprecendented integration. Sponsored content.
New Hampshire's largest rooftop solar array under construction for local beer distributor
Bellavance Beverage Company is nearing completion of a new distribution center that will be home to the largest rooftop solar array in N.H. Approximately 115,000 square feet of roof will be covered by 3,088 solar panels when the project is complete. The energy produced by the panels will cover more than all of the building's energy needs over the course of the year.
Two-thirds of US seltzer switching gains come from beer
Almost half of hard seltzer growth in the U.S. is coming from drinkers who are switching from the beer, wine and spirits category. Of that number, two-thirds switched from beer.
Italian police have broken up a ring producing counterfeit Sassicaia wine. The variety of wine comes from the coast of Tuscany and has become known as one of Italy's best fine wines since the 1970s. Counterfeiting is a constant battle for Italy's luxury goods industry, which includes foods and drinks. A 2018 report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimated a 4.2 billion euro loss in sales for Italian food and drink makers due to counterfeiting.
