The growth of video game culture has opened the doors for beverage brands able to supply the demand for functional drinks that appeal to the specific needs of gamers. A handful of smaller, innovative energy drink brands have seized on the space to offer authentic, better-for-you options tailored for long, intensive gaming sessions.
In Summer 2019, Durham Distillery released its third canned cocktail–CONNIPTION Gin Rosé Spritz–made with CONNIPTION American Dry Gin.
Following in the footsteps of two award-winning limited releases -- the 160th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Single Barrel Bourbon (SRP: $100/750mL) and 10-Year-Old Double Barrel Bourbon (SRP: $250/750mL) -- Chicken Cock Whiskey has now released 1,800 bottles of Beer Barrel Select (SRP: $80.00/750mL), a blend of Kentucky Bourbons aged up to 11.5 years, finished in Walnut Brown Ale barrels.
Dixie Southern Vodka – the largest premium craft vodka brand produced in the Southeast and the largest spirit brand produced in the state of South Carolina – is rolling out Dixie Peach Vodka, a regional collaboration with Lane Southern Orchards, an iconic Georgia farm that has grown peaches for more than 100 years.
Speaking at Cannabis Forum 2019, held on June 14 in New York City, attorney Larry Sandell of Mei & Mark LLP discussed how emerging cannabis brands can avoid the mistakes and pitfalls involved with protecting intellectual property.
Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus), the first-of-its-kind premium sparkling water containing natural caffeine from green tea and the amino acid L-theanine, has launched its new Peach flavor in conjunction with August’s National Peach Month.
Small Barrel Shrub utilizes a base of carbonated water, fruit flavored balsamic drinking vinegar, and coconut water to create a unique take on craft soda. The products have no added sugar and use the sugars in the balsamic vinegar and added coconut water to sweeten the drinks.
In his new role as strategic advisor and investor, Johnson is not only the ambassador of the campaign, but also the driving force behind the creative process. Dwayne Johnson and VOSS Water are excited to introduce VOSS’ newest consumer-facing advertising and social media campaign, “Live Every Drop.”
Speaking at Cannabis Forum 2019, held on June 14 in New York City, the co-founders of 99th Floor -- Doug Cohen and chef Miguel Trinidad -- explained how they are using food as a vehicle to build consumers’ appreciation and understanding for cannabis, in addition to smashing some of the lingering stigma around recreational marijuana use.
Humm Kombucha announced that it has named Matt Witherell as president. Witherell brings more than 20 years of experience in general management, strategy, finance, sales and cross-functional team leadership for high-profile companies, including Red Bull, MillerCoors, JPMorgan Chase, Barclay’s Capital and Deloitte Consulting.
Ray DeRosa, the founder of dandelion-based tea brand Lion Tea, understands the struggles of consumer education. In this episode, he explained how he’s tackled this issue by using a simple, yet powerful and efficient method to create brand loyalists. He also spoke about why “finding the partners that are going to provide you extraordinary support in the early days ultimately make you successful.”
Cbdelight (a division of Good Design Inc.) announced that it has partnered with Northeast Beverage, a division of Mancini Beverage, to expand the brand’s footprint in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Left Hand Brewing and WAAYB Organics announced the upcoming launch of Present CBD-Infused Sparkling Water featuring all organic ingredients in three initial flavors: natural, lemon-lime and blood orange.
Stillwater Ingredients, makers of industry-leading soluble CBD ingredients for food and beverage companies, is formally rebranding as Caliper Commercial Ingredients, which will be a division of Caliper Foods.
