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Teatulia Launches Tea Soda

Already a fan-favorite producer of award-winning organic teas enjoyed at leading retailers, restaurants, office break rooms and universities across the country, Teatulia is turning over a new leaf in 2019.

Waka Flocka Invests in Ghost Beverage

Ghost Beverage, Inc. announced rapper-entertainer Waka Flocka has invested for an undisclosed amount. In addition to funding, Waka will be joining the Advisory Board to aid in building the brand and involvement.

C-Store Survey: Retailers Optimistic Despite Slow Q4

While poor weather conditions led to a slower fourth quarter for convenience stores last year, total beverage sales grew 2.9 percent and retailers are optimistic for strong growth throughout 2019, according to the latest “Beverage Buzz” survey of c-store retailers by Wells Fargo Securities.

MATI Healthy Energy Launches Three New Flavors

MATI Healthy Energy, the first craft-brewed organic energy drink, has introduced three new, zero-calorie flavors: raspberry mint, lemon ginger and grapefruit.

IFF Frutarom Division’s Annatto Color Certified Organic

With consumer demand for fair trade, sustainable and organic products growing fast, Frutarom Natural Solutions Ltd., a division of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., has received organic certification for its natural annatto color.

Gallery: Premium Whiskeys, Coconut Water Rum Highlight New Spirit Launches

Two new releases by The Macallan -- including an ultra-limited 52 year-old expression -- as well as the debut of a premium dark rum blended with coconut water highlight our roundup of recent notable spirits launches, along with three new products from New Orleans-based Atelier Vie and a bourbon-inspired release from Bumbu.

Oral I.V. Now Available at Erewhon Natural Foods Markets

ORAL I.V., Inc., the creator of the only 2 oz. all-natural Rapid Hydration Activator Shot, ORAL I.V, is pleased to announce that its product is now available at all Erewhon Natural Foods Markets in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Elevator Talk: Cadence Cold Brew Focuses on Quality Coffee and Clean Label

Cadence Cold Brew President Roy Lavalley is focused on delivering the top scoring nitro-infused cold brew coffee in a convenient RTD format. With no added sugar, flavors or other ingredients, Cadence highlights its single-origin beans in each SKU, bringing a clean label energy drink to market.

Iron Smoke Distillery Releases Limited CASKet Strength Bourbon

Iron Smoke Distillery, winner of prestigious Double Gold in this year’s North American Bourbon & Whiskey competition, and recipient of a 95.5 rating in the 2018 Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible (for Iron Smoke Straight Bourbon Whiskey), is pleased to announce the release of their much anticipated CASKet Strength Bourbon.

Caledonia Spirits Introduces Barr Hill Vodka and Gin

Located in the rolling hills of northern Vermont, Caledonia Spirits – the distiller of Barr Hill Gin, Barr Hill Vodka and Tom Cat Gin – is expertly crafting some of the most unique, super-premium spirits in the country, and it is doing so with raw northern honey as the backbone of every bottle.

The Macallan Launches Lunar New Year Packaging

The Macallan has revealed stunning new limited edition packaging for the Double Cask 12 Years Old expression to celebrate the forthcoming Lunar New Year, as the Year of the Pig beckons.