Westward Whiskey, single malt reimagined in the American Northwest, proudly celebrates the launch of its third permanent expression – Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask, which joins the original Westward American Single Malt and Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask.
DRY Soda Company, creator of DRY Botanical Bubbly, a beautifully-flavored, lightly-sweet line of non-alcoholic beverages, has announced the release of “The Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails,” a quintessential manual dedicated to…
Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey are giving thanks and celebrating four selfless individuals from Austin, Chicago, Dallas, and New Orleans who’ve demonstrated unwavering conviction in serving their communities.
Stu Aaron and Martin Janousek, co-founders of Bespoken Spirits, a modern distilling company which claims that it can precisely tailor spirits to a desired aroma, color and taste, spoke about they are attempting to win over stakeholders and gatekeepers, how they validated their process and products and why they described Bespoken as an enabler of change, rather than a change itself.
Sparkling botanical drink maker Kite rode a cool breeze to victory during New Beverage Showdown 20 today, taking the title of champion in the second virtual edition of BevNET’s biannual pitch competition, which was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands unit (VEB).
In this Distribution Roundup, brain-boosting energy drink NERD Focus lays the groundwork for national expansion with partnerships in New Jersey, Nevada and Tennessee. Meanwhile, CBD brands Caliper and DEFY secure c-store partnerships in Texas.
Last month, the brewery launched Collective Project, a Los Angeles-based sister brand that will develop CBD-infused beverages in the United States and THC-infused drinks north of the border in Canada.
Almond and oat milk have been two of the key innovations driving the growth of plant-based milks in the U.S. But as consumers get comfortable with their dairy alternative of choice, is there room for one more? Roxana Saidi, CEO of pistachio milk maker Táche, believes that her brand is poised to beat sizable competitors on flavor.
It is no surprise that beverage brands are taking inventory of their staff and reassessing their approach to new accounts and market entries. While most emerging brands focus on pulling…
Six brands advanced from today’s semi-final round to face off for the grand prize later this week in the 20th and second-ever virtual edition of BevNET’s business pitch competition New Beverage Showdown, which was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) unit.
PepsiCo debuted this week a redesign package for its 2-liter bottles across its core CSD portfolio, the first update to the format in nearly 30 years. The new bottle design, which will be rolled out across the Pepsi, MTN Dew, Crush, Mug Root Beer and Sierra Mist brands, among others, is intended to be easier to grip and pour for consumers.
Less than a year after entering an exclusive distribution agreement with PepsiCo that was touted as a blockbuster deal at the time, Bang Energy announced today it has terminated the relationship. According to a press release, Bang gave PepsiCo notice of termination on October 23, citing “multiple issues and concerns regarding PepsiCo’s performance since the parties’ distribution partnership began.”
Hamdallah joins the company after serving as global chief innovation officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where he led R&D and the company’s incubation program, The Lighthouse.
Looking to provide a “gritty” and “accessible” take on botanical-infused sparkling water, New York-based startup Rockaway -- which launched online in September -- is seeking to marry on-trend health and wellness ingredients with a kickback-and-relax aesthetic to offer a differentiated take on the category.
