Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Celebrates 25 Years as Exclusive Host and Beverage Provider for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 19, 2026--

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s) – the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol – today announced that it will again serve as the exclusive host and beverage provider for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®). The 2026 Festival marks a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years of flavor, talent, and impact.

The four-day Festival is among the nation’s premier food and beverage experiences that showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. With more than 105 events and over 500 industry experts participating, the Festival continues to inspire attendees to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All net proceeds from the Festival benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

“Reaching our 25‑year milestone is more than a celebration, it’s a testament to the tremendous community behind SOBEWFF®,” said Lee Brian Schrager, Chief Communications Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer’s, and Founder and Executive Director of SOBEWFF® and its sister Festival in New York. “Together with our suppliers, talent and supporters, we’re proud to host a Festival that not only spotlights culinary excellence but strengthens the industry by giving back and investing in the hospitality leaders of tomorrow.”

Since its inception in 2002, SOBEWFF® has generated more than $45 million for scholarships, programs and volunteer opportunities for FIU hospitality students. Between SOBEWFF® and its sister Festival, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF), the two events have raised nearly $55 million for benefiting communities.

Marking its 25 th anniversary, the Festival will return to its historic home on Miami’s South Beach with an expanded lineup including new events, live DJ performances, and appearances by today’s popular chefs. As the exclusive beverage sponsor, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits continues to leverage the Festival as a dynamic marketing platform for its supplier partners—creating unmatched opportunities to connect consumers and customers directly with new products, highlight innovation, and strengthen brand visibility across numerous portfolios.

For tickets and list of the Festival’s events, visit sobewff.org. Stay connected with all the standout SOBEWFF® moments by following Southern Glazer’s on Instagram and Facebook at @SGWineSpirits.

About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2026, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. In 2025, Southern Glazer’s was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits.

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Melissa Alonso

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