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Caskai Expands Distribution

Caskai North America Inc, the US importer of Caskai Sparkling Cascara Infusion, an award winning cascara-based beverage produced in Austria, announces distribution with Avanti Markets Northwest, a leader in the micro market channel that delivers healthy snacks and beverages for the workplace utilizing technology driven self-check out solutions.

BKON Extraction Tech Aims to Unlock Specialty Cold Brew Market

As it develops a network of regional co-packer partners for its proprietary RAIN extraction system, beverage technology company Bkon is first focusing on cold brew, a category in which the company believes RAIN can hone in on the subtle flavors and notes of specialty coffees to recreate the diversity and sophistication seen in third-wave hot coffee.

Green Rush: The Beverage Business and CBD Part 1

Once derided as the scourge of America’s youth, cannabis is now being touted as one of the country’s biggest potential cash crops. As of 2018, 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana use and sales, with a further eight states allowing for recreational use.

Distribution Roundup: FORTO Partners with Juice Press

FORTO Adds Juice Press Stores for On Premise Growth; Tio Gazpacho Hits Walmart; KonaRed Accelerates National Growth; Celsius Announces Deeper C-Store Penetration; Ito En Partners with Kimball Distributing

Patrón Tequila Announces Patrón Perfectionists Global Cocktail Competition

Yesterday the U.S. Bartender’s Guild announced the “2018 Perfectionists Cocktail Competition” sponsored by The Patrón Spirits Company. The fourth year of the competition launched globally on May 22nd marking the first time that bartenders from the U.S. will be invited to compete alongside some of the world’s best bartending talent in the “Patrón Perfectionists Global Cocktail Competition."

Celsius Holdings Expands Distribution

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, today announced impressive gains in sales across multiple channels, and new distribution including cold vault placement in over 590 chain convenience stores.

People Moves: Tim Sullivan in as Interim CEO at Runa

People Moves: Tim Sullivan in as Interim CEO at Runa; Beth Wilson-Parentice Out of Sipp; Gerry David in at Jel Shot Co.; Campbell Appoints Roberto Leopardi President of Meals and Beverages Division

Som Sleep Partners with Homes for Wounded Warriors for Memorial Day

Som Sleep partners with Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors to benefit injured United States military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. A percentage of proceeds from all orders placed on www.getsom.com on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, will be donated directly to the organization.

Pepsi Partners with Dierks Bentley

To celebrate the launch of the Pepsi Generations summer music campaign, Pepsi is excited to debut its all-new “This Is the Pepsi” commercial featuring award-winning singer/songwriter, Dierks Bentley.

WSET Forms Strategic Alliance with Women of the Vine & Spirits

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has formed a strategic alliance with Women of the Vine & Spirits, the membership organisation that promotes the empowerment and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry, worldwide.