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Lobos 1707, A New Premium Tequila And Mezcal, Launches In U.S. And Mexico

Lobos 1707, named after the Spanish word meaning “wolves” and dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack, is led by Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio and Chief Executive Officer Dia Simms with early backing by sports and cultural icon, LeBron James.

Westward Whiskey Introduces Pinot Noir Cask, Complete Portfolio Redesign

Westward Whiskey, single malt reimagined in the American Northwest, proudly celebrates the launch of its third permanent expression – Westward American Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask, which joins the original Westward American Single Malt and Westward American Single Malt Stout Cask.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 105: How To Disrupt An Industry? Consider A ‘Tailored’ Strategy.

Stu Aaron and Martin Janousek, co-founders of Bespoken Spirits, a modern distilling company which claims that it can precisely tailor spirits to a desired aroma, color and taste, spoke about they are attempting to win over stakeholders and gatekeepers, how they validated their process and products and why they described Bespoken as an enabler of change, rather than a change itself.

Kite Flies to Victory in New Beverage Showdown 20

Sparkling botanical drink maker Kite rode a cool breeze to victory during New Beverage Showdown 20 today, taking the title of champion in the second virtual edition of BevNET’s biannual pitch competition, which was sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing and Emerging Brands unit (VEB).

Táche Launches Pistachio Milk Line

Almond and oat milk have been two of the key innovations driving the growth of plant-based milks in the U.S. But as consumers get comfortable with their dairy alternative of choice, is there room for one more? Roxana Saidi, CEO of pistachio milk maker Táche, believes that her brand is poised to beat sizable competitors on flavor.

PepsiCo Revamps 2-Liter Bottles, Launches Apple Pie Seasonal Flavor

PepsiCo debuted this week a redesign package for its 2-liter bottles across its core CSD portfolio, the first update to the format in nearly 30 years. The new bottle design, which will be rolled out across the Pepsi, MTN Dew, Crush, Mug Root Beer and Sierra Mist brands, among others, is intended to be easier to grip and pour for consumers.

Bang Moves to Terminate PepsiCo Distribution Agreement

Less than a year after entering an exclusive distribution agreement with PepsiCo that was touted as a blockbuster deal at the time, Bang Energy announced today it has terminated the relationship. According to a press release, Bang gave PepsiCo notice of termination on October 23, citing “multiple issues and concerns regarding PepsiCo’s performance since the parties’ distribution partnership began.”