Inspired to bring a culture of rye whiskey and spirits’ manufacturing back to Maryland and beyond, the Baltimore Spirits Co. announces expanded distribution into Illinois, with plans to continue growth in Louisiana and three other states throughout 2019.
SVEDKA Vodka, the number-one imported vodka in the United States, announced the launch of SVEDKA Rosé, the brand’s innovative answer to the popular rosé wine trend, which has taken the LDA Millennial consumer by storm.
Ellona Jarvis, the founder and CEO of Napa Hills, is on a mission to create plant-based products that improve people’s quality of life. The brand’s unique beverage delivers antioxidants from red wine in a non-alcoholic format.
Bumbu Rum Company is pleased to announce Bumbu XO, a small-batch ultra-premium rum aged up to 18 years in bourbon barrels and finished in white oak sherry barrels from Andalusia, Spain. Bumbu XO is distilled and aged at a 120-year old Panamanian distillery and proudly uses only local sugarcane and pure spring water.
Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar, the palm-fringed oasis located in Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, has teamed up with Q, Brooklyn-based maker of spectacular mixers, to launch The Art of Bartending, a new cocktail series hosted by five of the country’s best hotel bars nationwide.
Right On Brands, Inc. has announced that Lipari Foods of Warren Michigan has placed its first order of CBD based ENDO Water product for distribution through its sales network.
Ripples, the innovative company behind the Ripple Maker, an ingenious device that can produce any message or image onto foam-topped beverages, today announced the expansion of their North American division with Jeb Barnes joining as head of sales.
H2 Beverages, Inc. announced that it has developed breakthrough technology to cold-brew coffee in as little as 15 minutes. Coffee that is cold-brewed utilizing H2Bev’s proprietary technology maintains all of the benefits of coffee that is cold-brewed over longer periods, traditionally anywhere from 8 to 24 hours.
Protein2o, the nation’s number-one low-calorie protein beverage water, is excited to announce the launch of Protein2o Plus Energy, which boasts 125 mg of caffeine in addition to 15 g of protein.
The new year has kicked off with several new launches and line extensions, as January’s new product gallery features Dirty Lemon’s first release in a year of new monthly SKUs, Coca-Cola’s foray into non-alcoholic adult beverages and several launches which suggest the CBD beverage trend will continue to surge forward in 2019.
SodaStream CEO Daniel Birnbaum announced today the appointment of Bryan Welsh as new General Manager of SodaStream USA. In his new role, Welsh will oversee all operations and business development for the brand in the United States and will report directly to Daniel Birnbaum, chief executive officer of SodaStream.
Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyansky, who took the reins of her family’s business at age 27, explained how she built a brand with over $100 million in annual sales. She also discussed how she deals with persistent criticism, the company’s innovation strategy and why Lifeway releases some new products as “a marketing expense.”
KRa, The REAL Sports Drink, a USDA certified-organic sports drink made with just a few real ingredients, is now available in Safeway locations throughout Northern California, Giant and Martin’s Stores in the Mid-Atlantic and has increased distribution in the Midwest adding all Wisconsin Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save locations.
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, today announced the appointment of spirits industry veteran Susan (Susie) Garvin as international premium beverage alcohol sales manager.
