VIBE Conference, the top education program for on-premise beverage executives and their supplier partners, returned to the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California this week. We welcomed top beverage buyers and suppliers back together to network, learn and celebrate.
With our engaging conference program, interactive networking opportunities and trend reports, VIBE Conference has earned it’s reputation as one of the best industry events in the calendar.
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And of course, there’s always time for a little celebration. Each year, VIBE Conference recognizes leaders in the industry for their outstanding contributions, innovations and development. Our 2021 VIBE Awards recognized the top-performing suppliers, innovators and legends that make this industry so spectacular.
Read on to find out who won this year's coveted Supplier Awards.
Supplier Awards
Now in its 10th year, the VIBE Supplier Awards invites beverage operators to rate their respective supplier companies on key attributes, including business-building support as well as service and support performance through an online survey. To ensure efficient, fair and unbiased balloting and analysis, survey results are analyzed by food and beverage industry research and consulting firm CM Profit Group. Winners are identified in four categories including beer, wine, spirits and non-alcohol beverages, categorized by total annual case volume.
The 2021 Supplier Awards winners:
BEER
- Large company: Anheuser-Busch and Constellation Brands (Tie)
- Medium company: The Boston Beer Company
- Small company: Lagunitas Brewing Company
WINE
- Large company: E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Medium company: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
- Small company: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
SPIRITS
- Large company: Bacardi USA Inc.
- Medium company: Sazerac Company
- Small company: Tito's Handmade Vodka
NON-ALCOHOL
- Large company: Red Bull
- Medium company: Monin Gourmet Flavorings
- Small company: Q Mixers
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