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Mezcales de Leyenda Introduces 4 Limited Artisanal Mezcal Expressions

Mezcales de Leyenda has announced the release of four limited release mezcals that each benefit a specific social or environmental cause. These mezcals are produced in partnership with unique species of agave and hyper-small mezcaleros to ensure that they are like no other agave-based spirits available today.

IRI Report: Navigating Consumer Differences & Desires

Consumers are buying into new kinds of store programs and formats that better fit their needs– and it’s evolving the food industry as retailers know it, according to market research firm IRI’s Channel Performance Report released last month.

Ethan’s Shots Aim For Cider Vinegar Success

In developing a new line of 2 oz. apple cider vinegar shots, Ethan's founder Ethan Hirshberg aims to create an appealing delivery system for an ingredient that’s not so appealing on its own.

JUST Water Announces Exclusive Partnership with Houston Zoo

Guests now have two choices when purchasing water at the zoo – an aluminum reusable water bottle (pre-filled with water) or a JUST Water recyclable, paper-based water bottle at any of the restaurants or kiosks. JUST Water bottles are made up of 82% renewable resources, leaving behind a much smaller carbon footprint than bottles made entirely of plastic.

CAVU-Backed Waterloo Sparkling Preps National Launch

Positioning itself as a fuller-flavored challenger brand in a burgeoning category, Austin-based Waterloo Sparkling Water will launch nationally next month in all Whole Foods stores, along with several other retail chains throughout the country.

Project Juice Expands to the East Bay, Enters Berkeley Market

The 680-square-foot space is situated in the new Jamestown Properties development at 1911 Fourth Street in Berkeley, and will be open seven days a week. A grand opening party is slated for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 12.

Brynwood Partners Acquires Cold Spring Brewing Co.

Minnesota-based Cold Spring Brewing Company has been acquired by Brynwood Partners, a Connecticut-based private equity firm with existing investments in a variety of food and beverage companies.

New Old Forester Distillery Installs Column Still

Produced by Vendome Copper and Brass Works, the Old Forester still is 24 inches wide and 44 feet tall, weighing in at 4700 lbs. The column still's key role in bourbon making is the separation of the fermented mash (corn, rye, malt and barley) to create 'new spirit,' essentially serving as the heart of the distillery.

Jones Soda Co. Reports Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2017, the Company reported revenue of $3.9 million, compared to the prior year’s second quarter revenue of $4.3 million. The Company reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2017 of $55,000 or ($0.00) per share.

Press Clips: CircleUp Launches Credit Program

CircleUp launches CPG credit program; Dunkin' Donuts considers dropping the "Donuts" from its name; New York Business Journal talks to CAVU's Brett Thomas; Starbucks releases jerky-garnished coffee in Seattle; Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company sits down for Q&A

Taste Radio Ep. 69: Jon Sebastiani Is Kraving The Next Big Thing; Staying Hungry with Marketing Guru Greg Fleishman

This week’s episode of Taste Radio features a wide-ranging conversation with Krave Jerky and Sonoma Brands founder Jon Sebastiani. Recorded at the 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show, Sebastiani delved into his background in the food and beverage industry as an heir to a legacy wine family and talked about what spurred him to strike out on his own with Krave.