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Maker’s Mark And Experience Harlem Hosts Juneteenth SHOP & SIP

Experience Harlem will kick off their 15th Anniversary with a special summer Juneteenth edition of their successful event series, SHOP & SIP HARLEM  highlighting Harlem’s Black-owned businesses with a weekend filled with supporting restaurants and retailers across Harlem.

J. Rieger & Co. Announces The Release Of Rieger’s 2021 Monogram Whiskey

J Rieger & Co. has announced the 2021 release of its Rieger’s Monogram Whiskey. Prior to Prohibition, Rieger’s Monogram Whiskey was the flagship label for the distillery. The Rieger’s Monogram label was revived in 2017 to be used for the J. Rieger & Co. limited edition line of highly unique and innovative whiskey expressions.

Special Leaf Launches New Heavenly Hibiscus Flavor

Special Leaf, a San Antonio based artisan tea company, is excited to introduce their newest flavor, Heavenly Hibiscus, to tea enthusiasts across Texas and beyond. 

Report: Appetite for Investment Cools Among Strategics

After a decade spent building their portfolios by aggressively acquiring or investing in small, innovative beverage brands, the heady days for strategics may be ending. That’s according to a new report released this month by Rabobank in which analysts unpacked the various conditions that have seen the likes of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and others forced to adjust their investment strategies.

Veteran Food And Beverage Industry Executive Joins Phocus

Phocus announced that Sean A. Muldoon has joined the company as Chief Supply Chain & Quality Control Officer. In this role, Sean will join the executive team and primarily be responsible for overseeing the supply chain network and quality assurance.

Ball Corporation: Aluminum Cans Will Remain on Allocation into Summer

Ball Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans, will continue to allocate inventory to customers and import cans from overseas due to short supply throughout this summer, executive vice president and chief financial officer Scott C. Morrison said yesterday during a public session of the Deutsche Bank Global Basic Materials Conference.

Spiritfruit Canned Cocktails Now Shipping Nationwide

Spiritfruit all-natural vodka soda makes a big splash this summer with the launch of direct-to-consumer shipping.  The recently debuted ready-to-drink cocktail made with real fruit juice can now be delivered right to the doorstep in over 40 US states.

Coffee Project NY Launches Snapchilled RTD Line

Coffee Project NY has been innovating on-premise in their New York City cafes for years, but it took a global pandemic to push co-founders Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh to develop a coffee they could share with consumers beyond the city limits.

Rootstock Cider & Spirits Launches In Texas

Rootstock Cider & Spirits, a farmstead cidery and craft distiller in western New York, has introduced its hard ciders and spirits to the Texas market through distributor Favorite Brands.

Cointreau Challenges Andy Cohen, Courteney Cox And Daveed Diggs To The Ultimate Margarita Showdown

Cointreau in partnership with Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, and GQ, is on the hunt to find America’s favorite summer margarita recipe. To kick off the search, the brands have teamed up with Emmy award-winning host Andy Cohen, home-chef and award-winning actress Courteney Cox and Tony and Grammy award-winning actor, rapper, songwriter, and producer Daveed Diggs to mix up innovative and fresh margarita recipes in The Ultimate Margarita Showdown beginning June 24.

FreeWater Launches With A Foundation And Focus In Philanthropy

FreeWater Inc. launches with a foundation, focus in philanthropy and a product is eco-friendly and BPA-free, and is paid for by the ads printed directly onto the aluminum bottles and cartons. Advertisers have the option to distribute the water for free or sell the beverage for profit.