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SIG Implements New Certification for Responsible Aluminum

SIG is the first in its industry – and the fifth company in the world – to achieve certification for the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative’s recently launched certification system to recognize and collaboratively foster responsible production, sourcing, and stewardship of aluminum.

Rebecca Creek Distillery Expands in South Carolina

Texas-based Rebecca Creek Distillery, one of the largest craft distilleries in North America, has expanded into the South Carolina market. Its award-winning spirits can now be found on shelves throughout the state.

WNBA Player Natasha Cloud Endorses Susosu Water

With Susosu Hydrogen Water, we’re bringing top-tier hydration to athletes and anyone valuing their own health. We’re innovating this industry with a packaging design maintaining the smallest molecular hydrogen gas, providing the most health-conscious water available on the market today.

Vanessa Walker Departs CELSIUS

Vanessa Walker has left her role as executive vice president of sales and marketing at functional beverage company CELSIUS, effective immediately.

Taste Radio Ep. 134: Acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson Believes This Ingredient Is The Key to Great Food; Fair Trade USA Hits 20 — What’s Next?

In this episode, we’re joined by chef, restaurateur and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson who spoke about the inspiration behind his cooking and what’s shaping the next evolution of food. We also spoke with Fair Trade USA founder and CEO Paul Rice for a discussion of the aims, success and challenges of the organization, which recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary.

Makomas Receives $75,000 from PepsiCo Award

Makomas, an organic beverage company that features superfood ingredients from West Africa, won $75,000 from PepsiCo last week at the Boston MassChallenge Awards.  

RISE Kombucha Arrives in U.S.

Bolstered by the completion of a new 40,000 sq. ft. production facility, Canadian kombucha maker RISE is making its long-awaited move to the United States with the launch of four SKUs in New York City, as well as an expansion of its availability throughout Vermont.

RAFT All-Natural Cocktail Ingredients Launch RAFT Bitters

Portland, Oregon based RAFT Cocktails has added to its line of all-natural cocktail syrups with four flavors of cocktail bitters – Aromatic, Cardamom, Orange, and Grapefruit. The bitters position RAFT to offer the building blocks for great cocktails. All consumers need is their favorite spirit and a little soda water for great cocktails at home. 

Karuna Aims to Balance Flavor and Function with Rebranded Line

The company is debuting a new brand design and a refined message that is aimed at fueling expanded distribution over the next 12 months. The revamped line emphasizes the products’ various functional benefits, wholesome ingredients, and its bonafides as a gut-health-boosting source of prebiotics.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 4: How Sandows Is Using the Power of Design to Pave a Path for Cold Brew Across the Pond

The fourth installment of Taste Radio Insider features an interview with Hugh Duffie, the co-founder of U.K.-based coffee company Sandows, who spoke about the emergence of the cold brew category across the pond and using the power of design to elicit interest and trial. The hosts discussed the recent and abrupt shuttering of Pilotworks and riffed on recent office visits and notable products sent to BevNET HQ.

Doctor D’s Founders Announce 4,000 Mile ‘Guts to Glory Tour’

The creators of a sensational tasting sparkling probiotic drink are on a month-long, 4,000-mile-journey to promote wellness, collect food for the hungry, and share “guts to glory stories” from everyday heroes across America.

BAWLS Guarana Now Available at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

BAWLS Acquisition, the makers of BAWLS Guarana, highly caffeinated soda, continues to expand its national distribution footprint, moving into 75 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores across the Midwest. BAWLS Guarana will be conveniently located in the cold box at the front of the store, and available in the 10oz. bottle in all five flavors, including Original, Cherry, Orange, Ginger, and Root Beer.