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Grant Thornton Taps Robert Allen to Lead Its Food and Beverage Sector

Grant Thornton LLP has named Robert Allen the new Food and Beverage sector leader in its Consumer and Industrial Products industry practice. In this role, Allen will oversee delivery of the firm’s audit, tax and advisory services to food and beverage clients.

Still Austin Whiskey Co. Launches in Texas

Helmed by CEO Chris Seals and distillery co-founders Sal and Joanna Salinas, Andrew and Lisa Braunberg and Cleveland and Carrol Seals, Still Austin Whiskey Co. mills, mashes, ferments, distills, barrels and bottles all of their spirits in-house at the distillery.

GT’s Launches Alive Probiotic Ciders Line

Alive will be available in three varieties, each featuring a blend of adaptogenic mushrooms and apple cider vinegar paired with a different tea: Mate Mint, Guayusa Turmeric and Pu-erh Root. Each will be packaged in a 16 oz. glass bottles and contain 30 calories and 7g of sugar.

Coveteur and Juice Served Here Launch Line of Healthy Juices

Coveteur, the leading destination for directional luxury content taps into the wellness vertical and announces its exclusive partnership with Juice Served Here, the innovative Los Angeles-based juicery that is “Never Conventional.”

Celsius to Debut “Celsius Heat” at NACS

Celsius Holdings, Inc., maker of the leading global fitness drink, Celsius®, today announced that it will debut its new trainer-grade line, Celsius Heat™, to the convenience store channel at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show.

Farmer Brothers Introduces Premium Hot Tea Line

Farmer Bros. Co., a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products, announced the release of its new Artisan Collection Specialty Hot Teas.

Chicago Commissioners Vote to Repeal Soda Tax

Barely two months after going into effect, the finance committee of the Cook County, Ill. Board of Commissioners today voted 15-1 to repeal its controversial tax one-penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, known as the Sweetened Beverage Tax Ordinance. The repeal will now go to a full board vote on Wednesday, where it is expected to receive final approval.

Hornitos Tequila Introduces All-New Hornitos Cristalino

Hornitos Tequila officially announced the launch of new Hornitos Cristalino on the heels of its latest marketing campaign, “A Shot Worth Taking,” which debuted on Mexican Independence Day.