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Bai Acquisition Still Settling for DPSG

DPSG spent $40 million in expenses for Bai during the spring, the company reported, half of which went toward marketing. An additional $49 million spent toward repaying debt contributed to the company’s 28 percent earnings drop.

Positive Energy Launches at Lucky Supermarkets

The launch includes Positive Energy’s entire line of 12oz. lightly carbonated sleek cans with the amazing flavors of Strawberry Lemonade, Peach Mango Lemonade, Pomegranate Blueberry and Coconut Water.

Seattle’s Sound Kombucha On the Rise

From the name to the packaging to its presence at some of the city’s popular coffee chains and even on the Washington State Ferry, everything about Sound Kombucha is tied back to its roots in the local community.

Basemakers and Phoodie Merge

While Basemakers works with food and beverage brands to increase their visibility at retail, Phoodie uses a network of product demo specialists and event marketing professionals across the country to execute sampling initiatives.

Mariah Fineman Appointed as President for ​iDrink Beverages

iDrink Beverages​ has appointed Mariah Fineman as it’s new President, effective immediately. As President, Mariah will have responsibility over of all the day to day operations of idrink reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Directors.

Heaven Hill Distillery Releases 2017 Parker’s Heritage Collection

eaven Hill Distillery announced today the 2017 limited edition release of Parker’s Heritage Collection – an 11-year-old, Single Barrel Bourbon. The eleventh edition will be shipping into select markets across the country beginning in September.

Juice Served Here Heads East, Expands Grocery Presence

The cold-pressed juice maker, which began in 2012 as a Los Angeles-based brick-and-mortar chain of juice bars, have been steadily growing beyond its own locations and building a wholesale business at retailers, including Sprouts and Whole Foods.

IBHL Appoints Steph Ridgway as Manager of Brand Education

A long time veteran of the hospitality industry with a passion for spirits, Ridgway will be responsible for providing education in key markets and across all channels to raise awareness and encourage trial of the International Beverage core single malt and gin portfolio.

Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Adds Five New Markets

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has appointed new distribution partners for its American Brandy and Absinthe spirits in five new states: Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oregon and Washington.

Bardstown Bourbon Company Appoints John J. Mack to Board of Directors

Mr. Mack currently serves as Chairman of Lantern Credit and is also on the Board of Glencore International AG, Lending Club, Bloomberg Family Foundation and Tri Alpha Energy. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees of New York-Presbyterian Hospital and the University Hospital of both Columbia and Cornell.