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Wolfpack Brands Invests in GIVN Water

GIVN Goods LLC (GIVN), makers of GIVN Water, the nation's leading socially conscious premium beverage brand that provide one day of clean water to people in need for every bottle sold, is pleased to announce closing a seed funding round led by Wolfpack Brands.

Kilbeggan Launches Small Batch Rye

Today, the Kilbeggan Distilling Company celebrates the limited-edition release of Kilbeggan® Small Batch Rye, the only modern Irish whiskey of record to feature such a high quantity of rye within its mash.

SLRRRP Alcohol-Infused Gelatin Shots Enter New Hampshire

SLRRRP, the ready to drink gelatin shot, is expanding its distribution with the announcement of their partnership with Third Generation Family owned Martignetti New Hampshire, kicking off in October.

NACS 2018 Video: KÖE Kombucha Looks to Differentiate Via Shelf-Stability, Flavor

In an interview at the NACS 2018 show, which was held Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Jared Smith, the VP of Sales for beverage developer and incubator Stratus Group, which markets canned kombucha maker KÖE and alkaline water brand Perfect Hydration, said that while the brand’s shelf-stability may be attractive to current kombucha drinkers, the products are specifically formulated to attract new consumers to the category.

LaCroix Says Essences Confirmed As “Natural”

A lab, accredited under the strict standards set by the International Standards Organization, tested vendor supplied ingredients to confirm they were derived from natural sources, such as fruit, instead of being artificially created in a lab. The rigorous standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials conclusively proved that no trace of artificial or synthetic additives was found.

Coke Elects Brian Smith As New President, COO; CFO Weller Retiring

The Coca-Cola Company has announced Brian Smith will take over as the new president and chief operating officer of The Coca-Cola Company on Jan 1., 2019, after the board of directors today elected the 21-year company veteran to succeed CEO James Quincey in the role.

GT’s Kombucha Releases Limited Edition Fall Flavor ‘Living in Gratitude’

GT’s Kombucha, maker of the original and #1 selling Kombucha brand in the U.S., today announced its new limited edition Fall flavor, Living in Gratitude. The autumnal offering pairs GT’s signature organic & raw Kombucha with a flavorful blend of fresh pressed Pink Lady Apple, Carrot, Turmeric, and aromatic Cider Spices.

NACS 2018 Gallery: New Products Pt. 2 – Water, Protein and More

In BevNET's second gallery of new products from the show, we highlight some notable new launches across water of all types, as well as a handful of products such as Dr Pepper's new limited offering, fruit smoothies from Simply and Ripple's entry into the plant-based protein drink arena. For more new products featured at NACS, see our first slideshow.

Navy SEAL Author Jocko Willink Launches RTD Iced White Tea

Jocko Willink, is best known for his brutal and gritty early morning workouts at 4:34 am and exhortations that "Discipline Equals Freedom" when it comes to business, health and winning. The more discipline you have today – the more options you have tomorrow.