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Spirits Gallery: New Spring Releases from Bumbu, Hecate, Booker’s and More

In this gallery, we highlight some of the notable new releases over the past two months, which includes new releases from Bumbu, Elephant Gin and Booker's, a new basil-infused vodka from Manhattan, the debut of a pair of watermelon expressions from Malibu and Absolut, plus more. 

Caliwater Announces Relaunch Backed by Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena

California-based cactus water brand Caliwater is set to relaunch this month with a new founding team that includes actor/filmmaker Oliver Trevena and actress Vanessa Hudgens. The drinks are available in Organic Wild Prickly Pear and Organic Wild Prickly Pear with Ginger & Lime flavors. Each can contains 25 calories and is vegan, kosher and non-GMO.

Two Roads Breaks Into Spirits-Based RTD Segment with Daybreaker Vodka Cocktails

The Stratford, Connecticut-based craft brewery has launched Daybreaker, a family of ready-to-drink, vodka-based cocktails, available in three flavors: Blood Orange, Cran-Lime and Meyer Lemonade. All three are mixed with real fruit juice and vodka distilled at Two Roads’ Area Two research and development space.

Oatly Reveals Revenue Gains, Mounting Losses in IPO Filing

In 2020, revenue increased 106.5% year-over-year, outpacing the 72.9% growth from the year prior, with U.S. revenue representing $100 million, according to SEC documents. Citing Nielsen data, the company reported that retail sales in the U.S. grew 182% year-over-year.

Taste Radio: Barnana’s Secret Weapon? It’s Often Wasted.

Caue Suplicy, the founder and chairman of Barnana, which markets premium snacks made from upcycled bananas, spoke about how the company analyzed consumer demand to better understand how to market and promote the brand, its strategy for sourcing and utilizing sales data, why hiring from within has benefited the brand and how he has navigated the industry as an immigrant founder.

Coke: Q1 Results Reflect ‘Asynchronous’ Pandemic Recovery

Having struggled throughout 2020 with strong headwinds from the pandemic, The Coca-Cola Company saw net revenues increase 5% in the first quarter of 2021, with top line growth beating analysts’ expectations as volume sales are beginning to recover from last year’s lockdowns.

Dapper Barons Launches Liqueurs With Only 1.3g Sugar Per Serving

Cocktails are now on the menu for sugar-conscious drinkers, as Dapper Barons, a start-up beverage company, launches a new line of premium liqueurs with only 1.3g sugar per serving. The portfolio spans popular cordial flavors, including coffee, amaretto, triple sec, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao.

Our/New York Partners With Rethink Food to Release Vodka Infused with New York City Grown Basil

Our/New York – Manhattan's first distillery since Prohibition and producer of small batch, high-quality vodka – is unveiling its innovative basil-infused vodka, created with real basil sourced locally in New York City. The small batch infusion uses surplus basil from Brooklyn-based urban farm Square Roots, in partnership with transformational non-profit Rethink Food, to add a gentle basil flavor to the spirit.