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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
MGP Ingredients Announces Board Leadership Changes
ATCHISON, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading provider of branded and distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions, announced that Martin Roper has been elected Chairman of the Board effective May 22, 2025. Martin Roper joined the MGP Board of Directors in April 2025 and brings more than 25 years of beverage industry experience, including nearly two decades as CEO of The Boston Beer Company and his current position as CEO of The Vita Coco Company. 'It's an honor to take on the role of Chairman at a dynamic time for MGP,' said Martin Roper. 'The company has built a strong foundation and is making meaningful progress across its focused initiatives. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and management to build on that progress, sharpening our strategic priorities, strengthening our execution capabilities, and delivering sustained value to shareholders.' 'Martin's appointment comes at a critical juncture for the company as we continue our evolution into a premier, branded spirits organization,' said Brandon Gall, Interim President and CEO, and CFO. 'His deep industry expertise, fresh perspective, and strong track record of value creation in the public markets will be highly valuable as MGP enters its next phase of growth.' Concurrent with the change of Chairman of the Board, the board appointed Jennifer Lowry as the Chair of the Audit Committee, Todd Siwak as the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and Tom Gerke as the Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board. About MGP MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) has been formulating excellence since 1941 by bringing product ideas to life across the alcoholic beverage and specialty ingredient industries through three segments: Branded Spirits, Distilling Solutions, and Ingredient Solutions. MGP is one of the leading spirits distillers with an award-winning portfolio of premium brands including Penelope, Rebel, Remus, and Yellowstone bourbons and El Mayor tequila, under the Luxco umbrella. With distilleries in Indiana and Kentucky, a tequila distillery joint venture in Arandas, Mexico, and bottling operations in Missouri, Ohio, and Northern Ireland, the company creates distilled spirits for customers including many world-renowned spirits brands. In addition, the company's high-quality specialty fiber, protein, and starch ingredients provide functional, nutritional, and sensory solutions for a wide range of food products. To learn more, please visit View source version on CONTACT: For More InformationInvestors: Amit Sharma [email protected]: Patrick Barry [email protected] 314-540-3865 KEYWORD: KANSAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL SPECIALTY OTHER RETAIL WINE & SPIRITS SOURCE: MGP Ingredients, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 04:05 PM/DISC: 05/27/2025 04:05 PM

Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sun Cruiser Squeezes More Sunshine into its Lineup with New Lemonade & Vodka Flavors
BOSTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just over one year after the launch of Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka, the fast-growing, spirits-based brand from The Boston Beer Company is adding NEW Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka – a four-flavor lineup of smooth, deliciously refreshing lemonades made with real fruit and premium vodka. Bright, balanced, and easy to enjoy, Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka is crafted for carefree hangs, anytime sipping and old school outdoor fun, wherever the sunshine takes you. The new line-up features four refreshing flavors: Landing at a time when the premium ready-to-drink (RTD) category is seeing unprecedented growth, Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka meets drinkers' demands for full-flavor, spirits-based options with light, easy-to-drink profiles. As the #1 new RTD brand family of 2024, Sun Cruiser is off to a hot start. Currently holding the #1 fastest-moving vodka iced tea 8-pack in its Classic Iced Tea style **, and recently awarded Best Alcoholic Beverage at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, Sun Cruiser is proving to be a fast fan-favorite. 'In just the first year, Sun Cruiser has been able drive impressive growth and become a go-to choice for drinkers looking for a high-quality, spirits-based option that pairs best with fun under the sun,' said Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Sun Cruiser. 'Expanding our lineup to bring even more flavor to fans, Sun Cruiser's Lemonades are balanced, bright and about to be in your frequent rotation this summer.' Coming in at just 100 calories, 1g of sugar per 12 oz. serving, 4.5% ABV, and made with no bubbles, Sun Cruiser is an easy choice for any summer moment – from beach days to concerts to ballgames. Now available in 45 states and sold in an 8-count variety pack, fans can easily sample all four lemonade flavors. Whether you're reaching for something new or sticking with the brand's Classic Iced Tea & Vodka, Sun Cruiser is more than something to sip – it's your laidback companion for those moments of spontaneous fun and adventure. Crack one open, kick back and let the good times cruise. For more information about Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka or Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka, visit To find Sun Cruiser at a retailer near you, check out the brand's product finder. About Sun Cruiser Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka are made with real ingredients and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At 4.5% ABV and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at About The Boston Beer Company The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we've learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative 'beyond beer' products. The Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Samuel Adams. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at which includes links to our respective brand websites. ### Media Contact: Elizabeth Walter [email protected] *CY 2024 Total US MULO + Conv + Circana Liquor Markets **L13wk Total US MULO + Conv + Circana Liquor Markets Attachments Taylor Jette Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka [email protected]
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Boston Beer Company and AEG Presents Announce Strategic Live Music Partnership
Multiyear Partnership to Bring Premium, Ready-to-Drink Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and Angry Orchard Hard Cider to Nearly 30 Iconic AEG Presents Music Venues and Festivals Nationwide BOSTON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company has joined forces with AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, to bring its portfolio of brands—headlined by Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and also including Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Angry Orchard Hard Cider—to the heart of the live music experience. The multiyear partnership, brokered by AEG Presents Global Partnerships, will see The Boston Beer Company activate its flagship brands across nearly 30 AEG Presents music venues nationwide, including Brooklyn Steel (NY), Resorts World Theatre (Las Vegas), and Roadrunner (Boston) as well as multiple festivals from coast to coast, including Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans). As the first major music partnership for Sun Cruiser, coming just one year after its debut, this partnership will help the fast-growing spirits-based iced tea establish itself as a go-to choice for music lovers. The brand and its lineup of flavors—Classic Iced Tea, Lemonade + Iced Tea, Raspberry, and Peach—will be prominently featured across AEG Presents' iconic venues and festivals. Fans of legal drinking age can elevate their concert-going experience through on-site activities such as product sampling, exclusive giveaways, limited-edition merchandise, and more.* "Sun Cruiser is all about bringing drinkers that nostalgic, summertime feeling all year long, and there's no better place to let the good times cruise than live music events,' said Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Sun Cruiser. 'We want to be where our drinkers are, and we know they love live music, so this is our way of helping them savor every moment of their experience at AEG Presents' concerts and festivals.' Made with real iced tea, real vodka and natural flavors, Sun Cruiser delivers a smooth sip with no bubbles, 4.5% ABV, 100 calories and just 1 gram of sugar per 12oz. serving, making it an easy sipping experience, perfect for a festival weekend or concert night. "Boston Beer's products represent the perfect blend of quality and innovation that we seek in our strategic partnerships,' said Bret Heiman, SVP, Global Partnerships at AEG Presents. 'Their fresh approach and standout offerings will enhance the fan experience across our extensive network of venues and festivals, creating memorable moments that extend far beyond the stage.' The brand-new partnership underscores The Boston Beer Company's commitment to the live music space and sets the foundation for future growth as well as expanded activations across the AEG Presents portfolio. For more information on The Boston Beer Company and its brands, please visit To find Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka near you, check out the brand's product finder. For more on AEG Presents, visit About The Boston Beer Company: The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we've learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative "beyond beer" products. The Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea. Our brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Hard Mountain Dew, Samuel Adams, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at which includes links to our respective brand websites. About Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka: Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka is made with real brewed tea and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At 4.5% ABV and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at About AEG Presents: Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at About AEG: Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments: Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London; Sports, as the world's largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin; Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships. And Ticketing, through its ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of entertainments, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs festival, rodeos and family events. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at *Subject to state legalities; experiences may differ by venue. CONTACT: Kasey Barrow Boston Beer Company 443-945-5355 Dennis Dennehy AEG Presents ddennehy@ Sam Johnson AEG Presents sjohnson@ Shannon Donnelly AEG Global Partnerships in to access your portfolio