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Post WFM, Truesdell Joins Almanac & Ramps Up Canopy Copacker

At Almanac Insights, former Whole Foods Market global director of brands Elly Truesdale will help the firm evaluate possible investments and advise portfolio brands, which includes beverage makers Spindrift and New Barn.

Sonoma Distilling Company Looks Ahead with Evolution of Craft Brand

Now in its eighth year, Northern California grain-to-glass whiskey pioneer, Sonoma Distilling Company (formerly Sonoma County Distilling Co) announces several key company developments in the final quarter of the year, speaking to the brand’s continued growth and evolution in the national craft spirits arena.

Suntory Launches Japanese Gin and Vodka in U.S.

Beam Suntory announces the introduction of Roku Japanese Gin and Haku Japanese Vodka to the United States. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at the House of Suntory, the Founding House of Japanese Whisky, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka represent the nature and spirit of Japan.

Riverbend Malt House Announces Same Day Shipping

Riverbend Malt House today announced improved delivery times for its entire line of malt products. Effective immediately, eligible orders which are received by noon, Monday through Thursday, will be shipped on the same day the order is received. Orders received at any time on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will ship the following Monday.

Woodford Reserve Announces New Expressions for Master’s Collection

Woodford Reserve, the world’s leading super-premium bourbon, today announced the release of two different expressions for its fall Master’s Collection™ – Woodford Reserve American Select Oak and Woodford Reserve Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon.

Still Austin Whiskey’s Reports “Exemplary Growth” After First Year

Austin’s first urban whiskey distillery, Still Austin Whiskey Co., opened its doors to the public in September 2017 with a steadfast commitment to a fully grain-to-glass approach. With a mission to produce authentically-crafted whiskeys using all Texas-grown grains, Still Austin has achieved a considerable amount in just one year, including a strong launch, four products on shelves and an unprecedented amount of product in barrels.

Mooala Introduces Strawberry Bananamilk

Crafted from real fruits and roasted sunflower seeds, the new Mooala Strawberry Bananamilk (MSRP $5.99) is USDA-certified Organic and offers an exciting new flavor to the marketplace that consumers may enjoy guilt-free.

Press Clips: Amazon Increases Minimum Wage for Employees

Amazon increases minimum wage for all its workers to $15 per hour; Bloomberg article questions whether kombucha can make it big or not; Canadian cannabis provider CannTrust exploring beverage opportunities; Dirty Lemon opens storefront.

Elevator Talk: Element Shrub Crafts Functional, Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Element Shrub founder & CEO, Charlie Berkinshaw, has developed a non-alcoholic cocktail alternative that not only tastes good, but is also healthy and functional. The product is ACV-based, which has challenged the brand to change consumers’ perceptions of how the ingredient could taste in a beverage.

Taste Radio Ep. 132: Zevia CEO Paddy Spence: “It’s About Being One Percent Better Each Day”

This week we’re joined by Paddy Spence, the visionary founder of market research firm SPINS and CEO of stevia-sweetened beverage platform Zevia. Hear about the origins of his remarkable career, how marrying personal insights and passion with quantitative data has been central to the success of Zevia, why brands should focus on continuous improvement, his perspective on work-life balance, and whether a multi-billion dollar exit is imminent for Zevia.

High Brew Debuts Triple Shot Coffee

High Brew Coffee, the Austin-based natural beverage company created “for those who do,” announces the brand’s first 11-ounce line of Triple Shot cold brew cans, providing three times the natural caffeine as a regular cup of coffee.