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Walsh Whiskey and Illva Saronno Agree To Demerge Joint Venture

The Directors of Walsh Whiskey Distillery have decided to split the business by separating out the existing drinks brands business, built on the Writers’ Tears and The Irishman premium and super-premium Irish whiskeys, from the distillery business at Royal Oak, in Ireland’s County Carlow.

As Deadline Closes, Trade Groups Make Case For “Milk”

Food and beverage industry lobbying groups filed comments with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today, ahead of this afternoon’s deadline for public response on the use of dairy terminology for plant-based products.

Ample Announces Formula Updates and Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Ample Foods, a company that makes convenient and nutritious full meal replacements, has kick-started the new year by re-introducing a complete line of updated formulas in conjunction with the launch of their equity crowdfunding campaign on Republic, a platform for anyone to be an angel investor.

Association of Plastic Recyclers Publishes New Report

A new report published today by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the international trade association representing the plastics recycling industry, finds significant reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with incorporating recycled plastic resin into the manufacturing of new products.

Phononic Announces Partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures

Phononic, a global leader in cooling and heating technology that is transforming industries with innovative solid-state solutions, today announced its partnership with Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV), the largest privately-held bottler of Pepsi-Cola products in North America that manufactures, sells and distributes some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands.

Dirty Lemon Launches Thermogenic Elixir +chromium

Dirty Lemon introduces +chromium, an elixir designed to compliment your health and fitness goals by boosting metabolic stimulation and building lean muscle mass. The high-tech, full-flavored beverage features a targeted dose of 600 mcg of chromium per bottle.

Winter Fancy Food Show 2019 Video: Beverages in Brief

In this clip recorded at Winter Fancy Food Show 2019, held Jan. 13-15, BevNET assistant editor Martín Caballero recaps some of the notable beverage news, new products and trends seen on the show floor, including a new look for a line of non-dairy yogurt drinks from coconut water maker Harmless Harvest and a rise in drinks featuring yuzu.

LIFEAID Beverage Company Anticipates Sales and Distribution Growth in 2019

LIFEAID Beverage Company, the range of function-driven and nutrition-focused products popular with performance-conscious consumers, achieved significant business and brand-building milestones in 2018. LIFEAID enters 2019 in an exceptional position to become a recognized leader in the functional beverage category, health and wellness supplements and the emerging category of nootropics.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 18: From Trader Joe’s to Tap Rooms: Chomps, Riff Cold Brewed Discuss Winning at Retail

In this episode, we discuss retail strategies with the entrepreneurs behind two innovative companies -- Pete Maldonado, the co-founder of fast-growing meat stick brand Chomps, and Paul Evers and Steve Barham, the co-founders of upstart coffee brand Riff Cold Brewed -- who open up the playbook on everything from Trader Joe’s to tap rooms.

Woodford Reserve Releases Double Double Oaked 2019 Edition

Woodford Reserve is proud to release a new limited-edition expression — the Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, 2019 edition. This expression is a part of an annual Distillery Series, which celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris’ commitment to innovation and craftsmanship.

CBD Wellness Brand Aethics Launches

Aethics, a CBD sports wellness brand that has designed to help everyday athletes train, perform and recover quickly, has officially launched. Founded and operated by a group of athletes, coaches and entrepreneurs who recognized a need for a trusted source of CBD products, Aethics prides itself in being uniquely a seed-to-sale company.

Pusser’s Releases Reformulated and Repackaged Crown Jewel Rum

There is an old adage that says it is hard to improve on perfection, but Pusser’s has proven it wrong with the re-release of its iconic “Crown Jewel” 15-year-old spirit. The small-batch 15-year old, which Forbes Magazine has dubbed “the single malt of rum,” has been reformulated, repacked and available in limited supply.

Gassed Up: Pepsi To Launch Nitro Soda

Pepsi is the latest and biggest beverage maker to hit the gas, as the company today announced the launch of a nitrogen-infused version of its trademark soda called “Nitro Pepsi.”