COPACKING: 40 Yrs In, New Orleans' Abita Seeks New Contract Partners While Aiming to Stabilize Its Branded Beer Ouput & Launching Upbeat Vodka RTDs

It's been a wild ride for Abita Brewing throughout its 40 yrs in biz. Co went from a small local brewer outside of New Orleans in 1986 to a top 20 natl craft brewer by the mid 2010s. It then sold to private equity, trying to start a craft platform...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue #: 57
  • Issue Date: 03/24/2026