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Black Rifle: RTDs, Outposts Push Net Revenue +35% Black Rifle: RTDs, Outposts Push Net Revenue +35%

Black Rifle: RTDs, Outposts Push Net Revenue +35%

by Martín Caballero,

Founded in 2014, the veteran-owned company has attracted attention from within and outside the beverage industry, thanks in large part by both the popularity of its pro-military merchandise and its expanding ready-to-drink product family. In February, Black Rifle went public via SPAC in an IPO valuing the company at around $1.7 billion. The company plans to reorganize as a public benefit corporation to reinforce its mission of serving veterans, law enforcement and first responders, including a commitment to hire 10,000 veterans.

Breakthru Beverage Group Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Delaware Facility

by Press Release,

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art, 282,000-square foot facility in Middletown, Delaware. The new facility will consolidate the company’s existing Delaware operations, increase efficiency and enhance customer service. 

Post Meridiem Spirits Adds Two New Cocktails to Its Ready-To-Drink Lineup Post Meridiem Spirits Adds Two New Cocktails to Its Ready-To-Drink Lineup

Post Meridiem Spirits Adds Two New Cocktails to Its Ready-To-Drink Lineup

by Press Release,

Just in time for Summer, Post Meridiem Spirit Co. is introducing two new canned cocktails to its award-winning ready-to-drink lineup. Since its 2019 launch, Post Meridiem has been relentless in the pursuit of creating real-ingredient, bar-quality canned cocktails that are locally made using the right ingredients at the proper proportion. Joining the award-winning roster are The London Dry Southside (52 proof) and The Modern Classic Cosmopolitan (54 proof). 

Black Infusions Launches RTD Dirty Shirley Black Infusions Launches RTD Dirty Shirley

Black Infusions Launches RTD Dirty Shirley

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According to the New York Times, the ‘drink of the summer’ is the Dirty Shirley. Enjoying this summer sip is as easy as grab-n-go as the makers of Black Infusions have launched a Dirty Shirley RTD.

FDA Releases Draft To Limit Lead In Popular Kids Juices FDA Releases Draft To Limit Lead In Popular Kids Juices

FDA Releases Draft To Limit Lead In Popular Kids Juices

by Adrianne DeLuca,

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to establish a new industry standard around safe levels of lead in juice products, as the agency aims to reduce children’s exposure to naturally-occurring toxic elements specifically found in ready-to-drink apple juice, among other juice and juice blends.

Not-So-Suddenly, Sotol Makes Inroads Not-So-Suddenly, Sotol Makes Inroads

Not-So-Suddenly, Sotol Makes Inroads

by Ferron Salniker,

With both tequila’s and mezcal’s growth rates soaring, the agave spirits category could surpass vodka in a number of years, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. While not an agave spirit, another new product from Mexico is starting to build an audience: Sotol.

True Nopal Cactus Water Announces Non-GMO Project Verification

by Press Release,

True Nopal Ventures LLC, the original and number one selling cactus water brand in the world has announced its alignment with the Non-GMO Project.  In an effort to provide consumers with further product transparency, True Nopal Cactus Water has finalized the process with the Non-GMO Project verification.

Brew Pipeline To Launch Rum Point, a Collection of Island-Inspired Canned Cocktails Brew Pipeline To Launch Rum Point, a Collection of Island-Inspired Canned Cocktails

Brew Pipeline To Launch Rum Point, a Collection of Island-Inspired Canned Cocktails

by Press Release,

Brew Pipeline announced its upcoming release of Rum Point, a new line of six island-inspired canned cocktails, launching this summer initially across New York, New Jersey and Illinois. Additional market locations are currently in the works where retailers will soon be able to place orders for the newest ready-to-drink cocktail. Launching both in four-packs and a variety pack, these refreshing, island-inspired cocktails are made using real cane sugar and are entirely gluten-free.

6 New Memorial Day-Ready RTD Cocktails 6 New Memorial Day-Ready RTD Cocktails

6 New Memorial Day-Ready RTD Cocktails

by BevNET.com Staff,

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many brands are launching new ready-to-drink cocktails for your celebration. In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases from the past month, including new formats from Onda and Spritz Society and fresh flavor releases from Monaco Cocktails and Cardinal Spirits. We also highlight House of Love, a new collection of cocktails and mocktails created by Svedka in partnership with RuPaul.

Breckenridge Distillery Releases New Collectors Art Series With Denver Artist Alexandrea Pangburn Breckenridge Distillery Releases New Collectors Art Series With Denver Artist Alexandrea Pangburn

Breckenridge Distillery Releases New Collectors Art Series With Denver Artist Alexandrea Pangburn

by Press Release,

For the second year, Breckenridge Distillery – the world’s highest distillery and most awarded craft distillery in the US – combines the art of blending whiskey and color in the second edition of the Collectors Art Series, a limited release bottle with local Denver Street artist and muralist, Alexandrea Pangburn. The new Breckenridge XO Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey label features Pangburn’s flora and fauna-inspired artwork on the Breckenridge Distillery mural behind Number Thirty-Eight in Denver’s RiNo Arts District. Featuring inviting aromatics of grape with a hint of clove and cinnamon, the special edition whiskey is available in limited quantities exclusively at the Breckenridge Distillery and the Main Street Tasting Room in Breckenridge, Colorado for, $125, available now.