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4 Purpose Energy Marks One-Year Anniversary with Presence in 400 Retailers

This month marks the one-year anniversary since the first 18-wheeler filled with hundreds of cases of 4 Purpose Energy® arrived at Sam Ronkin’s warehouse. It was the end of one chapter that began three years ago after Ronkin observed energy drink habits of fellow college classmates -- and it was the beginning of a new one.

Mad River Distillers To Release Second Edition of Hopscotch Whiskey

Mad River Distillers of Vermont is proud to announce the upcoming release of the second edition of its extremely limited Hopscotch Vermont Single Malt Whiskey on Friday, November 17 at select Vermont and Massachusetts retailers and bars.

Hudson Whiskey Announces First-Ever Private Barrel Program

American craft whiskey pioneer, Tuthilltown Spirits has just completed its first-ever private barrel program where bars, restaurants, and retailers across the country personally-selected single barrels of Hudson Whiskey to be bottled and sold in their individual outlets.

Lavit Partners with Juice Press for Capsule Line

Beverage tech company Lavit, which produces “Cooler Water Cooler” machines marketed for use in offices, announced Monday that it has partnered with cold pressed juicery Juice Press to produce a line of branded, infused water capsules set to hit the market by the end of the year.

Rebecca Creek Distillery to be Distributed in 20+ States

San Antonio-based Rebecca Creek Distillery, one of the largest craft distilleries in North America, is increasing its national footprint with a distribution agreement in-place with Republic National Distributing Company for 20+ U.S. states by the end of 2018.

PepsiCo Names Dave Yawman Executive Vice President

PepsiCo, Inc. announced that Dave Yawman has been named executive vice president, government affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective immediately.

NACS 2017 Video: AriZona Beverages Pushing Toward Premium

In a video interview recorded at the NACS 2017 show in Chicago, the Vultaggio brothers Wesley, who also serves as the company’s chief creative officer, and Spencer, AriZona’s chief marketing officer, joined BevNET assistant editor Martin Caballero to discuss how the brand’s identity is evolving towards new categories, use occasions and consumer types. The brothers spoke about AriZona’s pivot towards premium beverage offerings, including its premium Good Brew iced tea line and the brand’s new sparkling mineral water.

Constellation Brands Makes $191 Million Investment into Marijuana

The New York-based company, which makes and markets a variety of beer, wine and spirits products, today confirmed plans to become the first major alcohol manufacturer to formally expand into the marijuana business via the purchase of a 9.9 percent stake in Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED).

Regal Motor Line Achieves Highest Ingress Protection Rating

Regal Beloit Corporation, a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and power transmission components, announced that its LEESON Extreme Duck Ultra motors have achieved UL Ingress Protection (IP) 69K certification.

KeVita Targeted in Class Action Suit Over Authenticity

The definition of “kombucha” may once again see its day in court, this time via a class action lawsuit filed against PepsiCo-owned probiotic beverage brand KeVita earlier this month, which alleges its Master Brew Kombucha products deceive consumers because they are pasteurized.