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Will Dry January Lead to a Flood of NA Investment?

Dry January started in England before it crossed the Atlantic to the U.S. Now, non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits brands chasing the Dry January crowd have followed. It looks like a crowd of eager investors may be close behind.

Chlorophyll Water Expands Retail Footprint with Alo Yoga

Chlorophyll Water, recognized by the Green Business Bureau as “Good for the Mind, the Body, and the Planet,” has expanded its retail partnership with Alo Yoga (Alo), a global leader…

Evian Introduces Its First Non-Flavored Sparkling Water

The evian brand team has announced the introduction of evian Sparkling water. Coming to fine dining and hotel establishments across the U.S. in 2022, the innovation aims to awaken the…

Chlorophyll Water Now Available at Select GNC Locations

Chlorophyll Water, recognized by the Green Business Bureau as “Good for the Mind, the Body, and the Planet,” is now available at GNC, a leading global specialty health, wellness, and…

Spindrift Spiked Launches on Speakeasy Co. Platform

San Diego, California — Spindrift, the fastest-growing top 10 Sparkling Water Brand in the U.S., has joined the Speakeasy Co. (Speakeasy) platform to sell its newest beverage alcohol innovation, Spindrift…

Taste Radio: We’re Focused On Blurred Lines, A ‘Deadly’ Deal And CANNnuary

Taste Radio’s hosts reflected upon last week’s highly publicized deal between the Coca-Cola Co. and Constellation Brands, the growing pool of hop-centric drinks and news of Liquid Death’s colossal funding round. They also discussed a “flamin’ hot” line extension for a not-so-NOSHy snack brand, why “Cannuary” is trending among some folks in the office and highlighted several new beverages and bites.

Barrell Craft Spirits Introduces BCS Gray Label Seagrass

Louisville, Ky. – Last year, Barrell Craft Spirits (BCS) launched Barrell Seagrass, a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys finished in three distinct casks, which earned Double Gold at…

Darnley’s Gin Launches Recyclable Gin Pouches

Darnley’s Gin announces the launch of its recyclable gin pouches as part of their 2022 sustainability strategy, which aims to spread environmental awareness and sustainable practices throughout the brand. The…

CANarchy Purchase, Spirit Plans Signal Independent Monster, Observers Note

The energy drink company continues to have ambitions to produce spiked seltzer brands of its own, said co-founder Hilton Schlosberg on an analyst call that addressed its quarterly earnings and today’s announced purchase of the CANarchy collective of craft beer brands.

Levia, Hi5 Seeding Growth for Cannabis Seltzers in New England

For both cannabis seltzer brands, each owned by vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators, this year is poised to be a critical one for growth, as the former completes its takeover by Florida-based Ayr Wellness, and the latter aims to tackle pricing while preparing to debut an innovative new product.

CANarchy to be Sold to Monster Beverage Corporation in $330M Deal

Energy drink maker Monster Beverage has reached “a definitive agreement” to acquire the CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective for $330 million in cash, the company announced today. The all cash deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, pending “customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.”