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Spirit Hound Distillers Launches Colorado Honey Straight Malt Whisky

Spirit Hound Distillers is creating a Colorado-born buzz with local Bee Squared Apiaries (Berthoud, Colorado) to bring you a Colorado exclusive, one-of-a-kind take on honey whisky. This Colorado Honey Whisky isn't a saccharine-sweet flavored whisky, but a true straight whisky finished in aged honey barrels.

Reed’s: Strong Virgil’s Sales Drive Q1 Growth

The company generated $8.4 million in net sales during the first quarter, up 2% from 2018. Sales of the core Reed’s Ginger Beer line were up 15% while craft soda Virgil’s grew 46%. Gross profit increased 9% to $2.5 million and gross margin increased 185 basis points to 30%.

Elevator Talk: Bhoomi Aims to Redefine Sugar Cane Juice in the Western Market

Arpit Bhopalkar is the co-founder and CEO of Bhoomi, a mission-based brand that makes cold-pressed sugar cane beverages. The company hopes to change consumers’ perception of sugar cane and it’s health benefits, while supporting minority farmers in the U.S. and focusing on sustainability.

BUBBL’R Now Available at Jewel Osco, Kroger and Roundy’s

BUBBL’R, water’s bubblier and more energetic best friend, is continuing to dominate in a new niche within the already red hot sparkling water category. Following its exciting launch in 2017, BUBBL’R continues to grow with strong VPO’s and newly secured distribution in numerous retailers.

LIFEAID Beverage Co. Launches FITAID Zero and FITAID RX Zero

Just in time for summer heat, outdoor activities and inevitable swimsuit season, LIFEAID Beverage Company is launching FITAID ZERO and FITAID RX ZERO. The two new products are based on FITAID & FITAID RX, the LIFEAID brand's signature recovery blends, longtime staples of passionate amateurs and professional athletes nationwide.

Taste Radio Ep. 162: How This Boozy Booch Got Ahead of a Hot Trend

Better-for-you booze? It may sound like an oxymoron, but a growing cohort of healthier alcoholic beverages have been finding a receptive audience in recent years. That’s certainly the case for Boochcraft, a three-year-old hard kombucha brand that’s made waves in its home market of Southern California.

Don Ciccio & Figli Launches Ambrosia Aperitivo

Don Ciccio & Figli, a fourth-generation Italian herbal liqueur producer, has announced the launch of Ambrosia, an aperitivo distilled using a centuries-old family recipe. Ambrosia, which translates to mean “the nectar of the Gods,” is a bittersweet aperitivo handcrafted in small batches using all-natural ingredients. Ambrosia is now available nationwide in 750ML (SRP $30.99).

Sweet Green Fields and Tate & Lyle Introduce ZOLESSE Natural Flavor

Sweet Green Fields (SGF), one of the largest fully integrated global stevia ingredient companies, and Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), a leading global provider of food and beverage solutions and ingredients, build on the two companies’ industry-leading track record of new product innovation with the introduction of ZOLESSE Natural Flavor.

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co. Launches in Minnesota

Plain Spoke Cocktail Co., Madison-based canned cocktail company, announced it is launching its first two products in Minnesota this May – Moscow Mule and Bourbon Smash. Combining Midwestern spirits with simple, real ingredients like 100% citrus juices, their craft cocktails are canned without added preservatives or anything artificial.

Gadot Biochemical Industries Expands its Magnesium Citrates for Food and Beverage

The use of magnesium, especially magnesium citrate, is rapidly growing, which has prompted Israel-based Gadot Biochemical Industries, one of the leading global manufacturers of citrate-based ingredients and fortifying minerals and phosphates for the food, beverage industries, to expand its product line of magnesium citrates for food and beverage manufacturing.

Walsh Whiskey Launches Writers’ Tears Double Oak

Walsh Whiskey has created a new core expression for its Writers’ Tears range which focuses on exploring the rarest of whiskey blends first made popular in 18th century Ireland – aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt premium whiskeys.

Hälsa Drinkable Yogurts Aim for Plant-Based “Next Level”

With the proliferation of brands entering the oat-based category, establishing a point of difference can be difficult -- but oat-based drinkable yogurt maker Hälsa (formerly Simpli) is aiming to create space for itself by highlighting its nutritional content and ultra-clean production process.