IN THIS ISSUE

Volume 5 , No . 1 • Spring 2024

2024 BEVERAGE ALCOHOL PREDICTIONS

Discussing top trends that are set to shape the future of the industry By Krystina Skibo

BUILDING WAREHOUSES OF THE FUTURE

Automation and technologies are changing the dynamics of warehouses across the nation By Krystina Skibo

HOW LONG CAN TEQUILA ’ S GROWTH LAST ?

This category shows no signs of slowing down in 2024 By Kyle Swartz

RTDS GET SOME SPIRIT

Consumers have a thirst for spirit-based canned cocktails By Krystina Skibo

GIN ’ S TIME TO SHINE

The U . S . is warming to gin with new craft brands and unique expressions hitting the market By Melissa Dowling

CONSUMER DEMAND DRIVES ALCOHOL DELIVERY GROWTH

The challenges that come along with direct-to-consumer shipping By Kyle Swartz

4 Editor ’ s Note

24 Wine Review : Old World

26 On The Shelf

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