In this roundup we take a look at how new regulations could impact food labeling and deceptive advertising lawsuits and break down two cases against beverage companies that recently brought the attention of the Security and Exchanges Commission.
Youtooz, the company turning nostalgia and internet culture into amazing products that people love, announced that it has expanded into the food and beverage industry with its new product line, Toozies.
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Karma Water is the latest established beverage brand to enter the CBD space, announcing today the launch of Karma CBD Water, a new line developed in collaboration with Canopy Growth.
Cannabis sales in the U.S. are predicted to surpass $24 billion this year, a growth of 38% compared to 2020, according to BDS Analytics (BDSA), a Colorado-based global cannabis market research firm.
Living Essentials, LLC announced today its first push outside of shots into the full size energy drink category with the launch of 5-Hour Energy in a 16 oz. can format. The new line is debuting simultaneously this week at the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) convention in Las Vegas and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Chicago.
Benriach Single Malt Scotch whisky announced the US debut of two expressions that reflect the traditional methods of Scotch whisky-making dating back to the earliest days of the Speyside distillery.
In a recent story in Philadelphia magazine, La Colombe co-founder and CEO Todd Carmichael teased details of his next career move: launching Rebel Beverage Labs, a sparkling water company focused on developing a “platform where you can play within mouthfeel.”
After a successful launch with Sprouts last year, L.A. Libations is continuing to leverage its industry connections to bring more retailers into its expanding “innovation center” program fueled by the company’s SoCal Incubation Program (SIP).
Luxco announces George Remus Single Barrel selections are headed to participating retailers. The handpicked barrels of bourbon are arriving at retailers in September to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month.
NAUD Spirits and its U.S. importer M.S. Walker Brands announced a new partnership with Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and media multihyphenate Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins. NAUD’s portfolio of premium craft spirits is anchored by a line of premium cognacs currently available in the U.S.
Fruit and botanical-infused sparkling water startup Aura Bora is looking to make an impression with mainstream consumers early as the San Francisco-based brand expands its sales team and takes to the conventional channel. Since raising $2 million in a seed round this spring, Aura Bora has expanded its retail footprint to about 2,000 doors nationwide.
Baltimore Spirits Company (BSC) announced the release of a new summer cup-style liqueur made with their award-winning Shot Tower Gin.
Master Distiller Eddie Russell may have finally met his legendary father’s exacting standards. Eddie introduced Master’s Keep One, a unique spirit that reflects the distinct philosophies of the two Russell distillers responsible for a combined 107 years of experience at Wild Turkey Distilling Co.
We recap the latest liquor and spirits industry news from this week, including new investment in non-alcoholic "pro-social" Three Spirit via CircleUp, a social-minded partnership from 818 Tequila and big sustainability focused investments from Diageo in the U.S. and Mexico.
