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American Beverage Association Names New President & CEO

The American Beverage Association (ABA) announced today that Katherine Lugar, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), will join ABA as its new president and CEO later this year.

Powell & Mahoney Announces Packaging Refresh

Powell & Mahoney, a leading natural craft cocktail mixer company in the United States, will transition their 12 oz. 4-pack Ginger Beer, Tonic, Blood Orange Ginger Beer, and Mojito out of plastic top carriers and into recyclable corrugated boxes come early September.

Detoxwater Launches Veralixir

Detoxwater, the prebiotic aloe-infused water brand, announces the launch of Veralixir by Detoxwater, a first-of-its-kind aloe supplement shot containing 1.7 fluid ounces of highly-concentrated aloe vera extract.

Monster Energy Sues VPX Over Bang Energy Claims

Monster filed a complaint against Vital, which markets Bang under its VPX Sports label, in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Tuesday.The complaint takes aim at specific claims by made by VPX that Bang can treat chronic diseases and even “reverse mental retardation.”

Distribution Roundup: JUST Water Launches in U.K.

JUST Expands into U.K., Partners with American Airlines; Pervida Partners with KeHE; Lori’s Lemonade Expands into Cost Plus World Market; The a2 Milk Company Enters Costco

Elevator Talk: LemonKind Creates a Splash with Premium Botanicals and Design

Irene Roja Stanbury, the CEO of LemonKind, brings her shelf-stable, botanically infused juices and teas offline and onto shelves through functionality and design. The line of natural beverages provides a premium experience, from the inside out. With 100% natural, high-quality ingredients, and a unique pouch package, this product is targeted to reach the millennial, health-conscious woman.

Powell & Mahoney Expands into Target

Powell & Mahoney, a leading natural craft cocktail mixer company in the United States, is pleased to share that their new award-winning Ginger Beer and Sparkling Mojito will soon be available for purchase at Target stores throughout the country.

L.A. Libations Invests in Cave Shake

El Segundo, Calif. — Cave Shake, innovator of the first ready-to-drink ketogenic shake, is proud to announce its partnership with beverage accelerator, L.A.Libations. “We are excited to team up with…

Taste Radio Ep. 127: Andrew Zimmern Is Calling B.S. On The Health & Wellness Food Space

This week we’re joined by the globetrotting, bizarre food eating television show host Andrew Zimmern, who pulls no punches when it comes to his thoughts on the business of health and wellness foods. We also meet with James McLaughlin, the CEO of influential and trendsetting coffee company Intelligentsia and discuss its unique approach to the cafe business.

Old Elk Distillery Expands Distribution

Old Elk Distillery has experienced impressive distribution growth in 2018, expanding its presence from two states—Colorado and California—to 21 and counting.