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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Busch Light Debuts New Beer Flavor Likely to Fly Off Shelves This Summer
Busch Light Debuts New Beer Flavor Likely to Fly Off Shelves This Summer originally appeared on Parade. Move over, Bapple, a new limited-edition Busch Light flavor is coming to town. The fan-favorite lager only recently amped fans up with the highly-anticipated comeback of its ever-popular Busch Light Apple (or "Bapple," as some would say), and now it's looking to recreate the hype with the release of its newest "fruit-forward" variety, Busch Light Lime. On Monday, the Anheuser-Busch brand announced the arrival of its latest creation, noting it would only be around for a limited time, just like Busch Light Apple and its prior peach-flavored offering. Related: It features a "crisp, refreshing lime-flavored lager with a touch of sweet on the front end and a clean beer finish on the back," according to a spokesperson for the brand, who also called it "the perfect combination for a sunny summer day outside." 'We're kicking off this summer with our second seasonal drop so our fans can enjoy camping and post hikes with their favorite cold, smooth beer in hand,' said Krystyn Stowe, head of marketing at Busch Family & Natural Family at Anheuser-Busch, in a statement. 'Between Busch Light Lime's debut and the return of Busch Light Apple, 2025 is the summer of flavor, and our fans love our fruit-forward flavored beers. Listening to our fans and bringing them the innovations they want is our top priority.' Those looking to get their hands on the new Busch Light summer edition can find cans of 12, 24, or 30 at most major retailers–but only in 25 states (Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming) while supplies last. Given how fast Busch Light Apple flew off the shelves, we don't foresee this flavor lasting in-store very long either. Next: Busch Light Debuts New Beer Flavor Likely to Fly Off Shelves This Summer first appeared on Parade on Jun 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
WIRED
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- WIRED
We Ranked 24 Flavors of AriZona Iced Tea From Best to Worst
It's smooth. It's sweet. It's refreshing. It's cheap. It's everywhere. While Arnold Palmer is not the singular most iconic beverage in the AriZona portfolio, it sure is close, and there's not a single doubt that it deserves admission to the Mount Rushmore of soft drinks. It wasn't until a few years after I lived off cans of these from the Shell station next to my college apartment that I realized mixing lemonade and iced tea was a very cool and normal thing society found acceptable: I just figured everyone would rather be drinking a can of AriZona's Arnold Palmer. On its own, this drink has everything you need, and we can stop right there with the descriptors and superlatives. But let me tell you, you have not lived until you sipped a third of the liquid off the top, filled the empty space with vodka, and ran around town on a hot summer night with a big-ass can of liquid bliss in your hands. If it weren't for the incredibly subtle 'diet' flavor on the aftertaste (the can says 'LITE' and is not emblazoned with the 'No artificial flavors' stamp), this would be a perfect 10, no questions asked. Score: 9.1 As a Northerner, there's a whole slew of things from the South that will always feel overrated to me. Sweet tea lands on this list right between Nascar and Bojangles, though I wouldn't shy away from either if I had a rack of Busch Light in me. It's absolutely everywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line, and the disparity between brews at fast-food joints, diners, and gas stations is truly staggering. It's arguable that Chick-fil-A offers the platonic ideal of sweet tea, but the drive-thru line at your average CFA in Georgia is prohibitive when all you want is a frosty cool glass of the sweet brown stuff. AriZona's spin on the drink is a close second, and I was shocked to realize how much I liked it in spite of it basically being Arnold Palmer with one flavor instead of two. The absence of lemon lets the earthy notes of the tea punch through the mix, and the sugary finish is just a click below being the syrupy, saccharine mess you'll find at lesser Southern fast food chains like Zaxby's or Cookout. I pray the robot mower I'm testing out for this publication makes my real lawnmower obsolete, but if it doesn't, you can find me shirtless all summer long with a pair of UGA Croakies on my head and a can of this in my non-mowing hand. Score: 8.7
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism
This story was originally published on Food Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Food Dive newsletter. Anheuser-Busch announced it will spend $300 million on boosting manufacturing jobs at its U.S. facilities in 2025 through technology advancements and worker training programs. The investment builds on $2 billion that Anheuser-Busch spent over the past five years to enhance its U.S. operations. The latest $300 million will go toward technical training programs to upskill the workforce. The announcement comes as the company gained volume share in the struggling beer category in its most recent quarter, including for brands like Michelob Ultra and Busch Light. Anheuser-Busch is also seeing strengthening momentum for RTD canned cocktails including its Nütrl and Cutwater brands, according to the company's earnings report last week. Despite warning signs about the state of U.S. beer consumption, Anheuser-Busch is investing heavily in its manufacturing capabilities to fuel growth in the coming years. On the company's quarterly earnings call last week, CEO Michel Doukeris told investors that consumers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty, but underscored the company's faith in the beer category. 'What we see is that beer is more resilient than some other categories. And of course, it's an everyday affordable category,' Doukeris said. 'Our brands grew and grew the equivalent of 6 million consumers within the last quarter.' Anheuser-Busch's earnings report painted a mixed picture with a 6.4% decline in volumes in the first quarter of this year, which the company attributed to bad weather in the winter months. The brewer's revenues in North America declined 4.7% in the quarter. Industry-wide beer volumes declined 6% in February, Anheuser-Busch said, citing Circana data. Despite the dip, which took place amid a larger decline in consumer alcohol consumption, Anheuser-Busch remains confident that it can grow beer sales, particularly among adults nearing their 30s, including younger millennials and older Gen-Zers. When asked about declining sales of beer among younger consumers, Doukeris noted the 'COVID generation' is evolving at a different pace than previous cohorts did when they reached drinking age. He said people that are now 24 and 25 years old are catching up on the behaviors they missed out on, like going to musical festivals and sporting events. 'Participation is stronger in the older cohorts because people are … going out more often, spending more money,' Doukeris said. While the brewer works to regain market share in the traditional alcohol segment, it's seeing substantial growth among its nonalcoholic offerings. Revenue of nonalcoholic beer grew 34% in the first quarter of 2025, with Doukeris pointing to strong sales of Michelob Ultra Zero in the U.S. since its launch last fall. The CEO said the company is focused on expanding products viewed as healthier — including zero sugar, low-carb and nonalcoholic drinks — in order to make its beverages resonate more widely. Anheuser-Busch is emphasizing its U.S. production as the Trump administration institutes wide-ranging tariffs in an effort to push companies to reshore domestic manufacturing. On the earnings call, Doukeris told investors the company will see minimal exposure to tariffs, due to 99% of its volumes being locally produced. The beer giant has looked to play up its U.S. roots, particularly after a boycott of Bud Light among conservatives caused sales to tank. In 2024, Anheuser-Busch debuted bottles and cans with 'U.S. Farmed' labels for brands like Busch Light. Recommended Reading Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks 'beyond beer' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Anheuser-Busch InBev to $300m in US manufacturing sites
Anheuser-Busch InBev has unveiled plans to invest $300m in its manufacturing operations across the US this year. In a statement, AB InBev, which owns brands including Michelob Ultra, Busch Light, and Bud Light brands, told Just Drinks that investment will be distributed across its facilities in the US. Without disclosing the amount of investment each facility would see, it said the new capital 'will be used to continue to enhance operations, advance technology, and meet evolving consumer demand'. AB InBev said it has allocated nearly $2bn to its 100 facilities across the US in the last five years. When asked why the company is investing this sum across its facilities now, the brewing major said: 'Investing in our US facilities is crucial to our long-term strategy and commitment to American manufacturing. 'By modernising operations and enhancing technical training, we future-proof our business, ensure the sustainability of American jobs, and position ourselves to meet future market demands while maintaining leadership in the brewing industry.' AB InBev's investment in local operations also coincides with the new tariffs imposed by the US government on the goods entering the country. US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said: 'Anheuser-Busch has been a shining example of what 'Made in America' means, and their latest investment of $300m builds on their longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand US manufacturing. 'They are demonstrating exactly what it means to put American workers first, setting a standard for other companies to follow." In the first quarter of 2025, AB InBev reported group revenue of $13.62bn, a 6.3% decrease compared to last year. The company's normalised EBIT declined 1.5% to $3.58bn but profit for the period surged 71.31% $2.54bn. In the three months, AB InBev's US revenue dropped 5.1%, though its revenue per hectolitre rose 1.7% due to revenue management and premiumisation, the group said. Sales-to-retailers decreased by 5.4%. AB InBev said those sales were "estimated to have outperformed the industry" but were "negatively impacted by adverse weather and Easter shipment phasing". Sales-to-wholesalers declined by 6.7%, impacted by one less selling day versus the first quarter of 2024. EBITDA declined by 1.7% "Our beer portfolio was led by Michelob Ultra and Busch Light, which were the number one 1 and number two 2 volume share gainers in the industry respectively, while our RTD portfolio delivered strong double-digit volume growth, led by Cutwater and Nütrl," it added. In a note to clients today, Robert Moskow, an equity analyst covering AB InBev for US investment bank TD Cowen, said: "Management says they will increase marketing spending in the US to fuel their 'momentum' while also touting $300m of capital projects. "The materiality of the increase is a little vague, as is the motive. It's quite possible that they are simply trying to keep volume from further declining in an increasingly challenged US beer category. However, we view the announcement as a net positive for the competitiveness of their US beer business and the brands that will get the support." "Anheuser-Busch InBev to $300m in US manufacturing sites" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Anheuser-Busch to invest $300 million for vets and jobs as beer-maker goes all-in on ‘Made in America'
Anheuser-Busch is planning to invest $300 million in its facilities across the U.S. It's a move the beer-maker said will bolster manufacturing jobs across the United States while also supporting veterans who are pursuing manufacturing careers. Advertisement 'This new $300 million investment in our manufacturing facilities across the U.S. is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch's commitment to strengthening our local communities by creating and sustaining jobs and driving economic prosperity,' Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth said in a statement. 'Investing in our people and in new technologies and capabilities to drive industry and economic growth is core to who we are.' Anheuser-Busch's initiative — dubbed Brewing Futures — isn't new, though the company says itrepresents the latest evolution in its effort to drive economic prosperity in the U.S. and boost domestic manufacturing. The company, which makes Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch Light and Michelob Ultra, has invested more than $2 billion in its 100 facilities in the U.S. over the past five years. It is also one of many companies that have plans to increase investment in the U.S. in recent months under the Trump administration, which has been using tariffs to encourage companies to bring manufacturing back to American soil and reduce reliance on foreign goods. Advertisement Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth (pictured) has vowed to invest $300 million towards its U.S. based facilities. BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images The company said it will expand the reach of its technical excellence center model by building a new regional facility in Columbus, Ohio. Anheuser-Busch will upskill its entire regional technical workforce over the next three years at the Columbus facility. The beer-maker said it will partner with the National Association of Manufacturers' Manufacturing Institute and local trade schools to expand technical training for manufacturing careers. 'Anheuser-Busch has been a shining example of what 'Made in America' means, and their latest investment of $300 million builds on their longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand U.S. manufacturing,' Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a statement. 'They are demonstrating exactly what it means to put American workers first, setting a standard for other companies to follow.' Advertisement To help veterans, Anheuser-Busch is partnering with the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America program to become the first American manufacturer to adopt a new digital credentialing system that translates military experience into skills needed in the manufacturing field. The beer-maker has made huge commitments towards expanding its U.S. workforce and manufacturing. Christopher Sadowski The company has long supported military members, and more than 10% of its current workforce is made up of veterans and active-duty military members, including its CEO. Whitworth — who served in the Marines before joining the CIA — was named as Anheuser-Busch chief executive in July 2021 and led the company through challenges associated with its controversial 2023 Bud Light marketing campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The campaign sparked a backlash and a significant boycott by consumers and public figures. It even dethroned Bud Light as the top-selling beer brand in the U.S. Advertisement Whitworth tried to move beyond the controversy by launching a slew of patriotic and humorous marketing campaigns focused on the company's broader role in American culture. These also highlighted the workers responsible for making the company's beer and its contributions to the economy and communities. Earlier this year, he penned a letter titled 'A Call for American Beers,' in which he expressed his dissatisfaction with the longstanding use of 'domestic' to describe American-made beer. He encouraged the company's distributors and partners to replace the term 'domestic' with 'American' when marketing beer, arguing that the term better reflects the industry's identity.
