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Local breweries say LCBO service fee increase on beer will end up hurting consumers

Small breweries in Ontario say razor-thin margins are making it tougher to serve up their beloved beers and with higher fees from the LCBO and looming U.S. tariffs, your next cold one could cost a little more.
The LCBO is **set to increase the fee it charges brewers** on April 1, a 4.4 per cent jump in what the liquor agency refers to as the ‘cost of service’ across all beer products, imported or domestic. continues toronto.citynews.ca

LES BRASSEURS DU NORD, KNOWN FOR ITS BORÉALE BEER, ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF SOBER CARPENTER

The microbrewery continues diversifying its portfolio with a second acquisition in less than a year and expanding beyond Quebec.

MONTREAL, Feb. 26, 2025 /CNW/ – Les Brasseurs du Nord, a pioneering microbrewery in Quebec and well known for its Boréale beer brand, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sober Carpenter, a Quebec-based brewery specializing in the production of non-alcoholic beers and Clever ready-to-drink mocktails. Sober Carpenter has received multiple awards for the quality of its products and is distributed in over 10,000 points of sale from coast to coast. continues at ca.finance.yahoo.com

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM): Among the Beverage Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Beverage Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) stands against the other beverage stocks.

Consumer behavior plays a key role in shaping any industry, and the beverage sector is no exception. The industry is witnessing a noticeable shift in drinking habits, with Americans becoming more conscious about what they consume due to health considerations. There has been an increase in demand for low and no-alcohol beverages, and several companies are jumping on the bandwagon and producing drinks with all of the taste but those that are low on or without alcohol. continues at finance.yahoo.com

🏆 Who Will Win The Billion-Dollar Adult Non-Alc Market?

With nonalcoholic booze nearing a billion-dollar business in the U.S., how are independents and multinationals battling it out for a piece of the pie? Insiders can access the full story to understand who is winning, who is losing and what all of this says about the Adult Non-Alc (ANA) industry. continues at bevnet

Manitoba craft brewers talk tariffs

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Green Bay-area brewers’ will brew a craft beer for NFL draft. Here’s where to find it

Green Bay’s craft breweries will have a frosty cold one ready when visitors arrive to celebrate the NFL draft in April.

Nine of the region’s craft brewers, from small taprooms to brewers with statewide distribution, teamed up on Tuesday to brew up a batch of 8th Round Downtown Pale Ale, a special collaboration beer that will serve as the official craft beer of Draft City Music Fest. The brewers even got a little help mixing up the pale ale from Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich. CONTINUES ATjsonline.com