Live to Give Hires Randy Wolski as VP of Sales
Live to Give, a bottled water brand dedicated to providing consumers with an easy way to give back to those who serve, has announced Randy Wolski as its new vice president of sales.
Woodford Reserve Releases 2020 Kentucky Derby Bottle
Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2020 commemorative Derby bottle.
Koia Announces New Keto and Core Line Extensions
Koia, the 100% plant-based, naturally craveable, healthy and delicious beverages, launches two new indulgent flavors: Koia Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter and Koia Keto Cookies ‘n Cream. Nourish your body wherever and whenever your mood and cravings desire, with decadent new flavors that reinforce the brand’s mission of delivering easy access to healthy, delicious, convenient, plant-based nutrition.
Van Gogh Vodka Releases Special Edition Bottle in Honor of International Women’s Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In celebration of women and the strength they embody, Van Gogh Vodka created a new female empowerment campaign: #GoghGirl. The company teamed up with artist Kate Worum…
Koloa Rum Debuts Koloa Kaua`i Reserve Four-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum
Hawai`i’s award-winning Koloa Rum Company announces the launch of the brand’s second aged rum release with the debut of its Kaua`i Reserve 12-Barrel Select Four-Year Aged Hawaiian Rum. Each 12-barrel batch yields approximately 3,500 bottles, which are carefully inspected and numbered to ensure quality.
Spa Girl Cocktails Closes $2.5M Seed Round
Spa Girl Cocktails, Inc. announces the closing of a $2.5M seed financing round. Spa Girl Cocktails creates, manufactures and distributes premium vodka-crafted cocktails infused with all-natural flavors through multiple retailers in the western United States.
Yéyo Tequila Relaunches
Yéyo has signed with Epic Wine and Spirits for initial distribution in California and Nevada. Yéyo can be found in liquor stores and bars throughout both states, including Lee's Discount Liquor Chain, Old Town Tequila & (online), Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, Greenblatt's Deli, Hollywood Super Mart, Vintage Grocers, Standard Hotel.
Humboldt Distillery Partners with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in California
Humboldt Distillery, the Northern California distiller known for its organic and hemp-infused vodkas, has aligned with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits as its distribution partner in California.
Chivas Launches New Whisky Range Combining Heritage with Flavor Innovations
Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has launched the Chivas Extra 13 collection: a range of four 13 year old whiskies that deliver extra flavor thanks to the addition of one of four casks during the whisky-making process: Oloroso Sherry, Rum, American Rye, and Tequila.
News Briefs: DRY Drops ‘Soda’ Title; RISE, illy Debut Cold Brew Innovations
In the first of a series of news briefs, we examine how DRY Soda is reintroducing itself as DRY Botanical Bubbly, positioned as a non-alcoholic alternative for “celebration occasions.” We also explore new cold brew innovations from illy and Rise Brewing Company (including tea).
Germain-Robin Re-Releases Two Brandies in Limited Quantities
Germain-Robin is issuing an exciting re-release of its two California brandies, the flagship expression Germain-Robin (SRP: $75) and Germain-Robin XO (SRP: $125). These two brandies are exciting rarities that will be released in very limited quantities—only 2,300 6-pack cases (1,400 of Germain-Robin and 900 of Germain-Robin XO) will be available for 2020.
Expo West: “What’s Next?” Looms Large
Dogged by key cancellations from retailers and big brands, followed by social media protests before yesterday postponing Natural Products Expo West, its biggest event of the year, 48 hours before it was due to begin, New Hope Network yesterday put the big question front and center: “What’s next?”
Celsius Holdings Announces National Launch with Walmart at More Than 1,500 Locations
Celsius Holdings Inc. maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, has announced a nationwide product launch with the largest retailer in the United States at more than 1,500 store locations.
Hard Chaw Launches World’s First High-Proof Irish Cream
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a Colorado company with deep Irish roots announces Hard Chaw Strong Irish Whiskey Cream, the first and only Irish cream on the market with a bold percentage of alcohol