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Wonder+Well Enters Partnership with KeHE

Wonder+Well, the first-to-market organic fruit essence water for kids in a drink box, has entered into a distribution partnership with KeHE Distributors LLC, a national leader in distribution of natural, organic and specialty food and beverage products to natural, specialty and grocery retailers.

Captive Spirits Distilling’s Big Gin Now Distributing in 25 States

Seattle gin company Captive Spirits Distilling is now distributing its spirits in Montana. The company’s flagship product – a juniper-forward, American-made dry gin called “Big Gin” – is now available at select stores, restaurants, and bars in throughout Montana.

Stillhouse Spirits Names G-Eazy as Partner/Co-Creative Director

When hustle recognizes hustle, great things are possible. Stillhouse, the breakout spirits company best known for its award-winning clear American whiskey, announced today that Oakland-bred multi-platinum rapper and producer Gerald "G-Eazy" Gillum has been named Partner and Co‑Creative Director alongside CEO & Founder Brad Beckerman.

Novo Fogo Expands To Europe

Novo Fogo’s founder and CEO, Dragos Axinte, kicked off the brand in Europe with a 5-city tour to share his “Why Cachaça Matters” educational seminar with industry professionals at bars in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Amsterdam, and Paris.

Soylent Launches Cafe Vanilla & Cafe Chai Varieties

These selections join Coffiest in Soylent’s new Cafe line of caffeinated beverages, now available for purchase at www.soylent.com in the U.S. and Canada. Sales on Amazon.com will begin in the coming weeks.

Suppliers Predict Benefits for New Brands in WFM/Amazon Combo

At first, suppliers weren’t sure what to make of the deal, with numerous food and beverage companies reserving their comments. Now, after more than a week’s reflection, many have told BevNET and sister site Project NOSH they are excited about the potential sales opportunities the partnership could provide, expressing enthusiasm for how it will maintain or even enhance Whole Foods’ reputation as a launching pad for small brands.

ZoomEssence Settles Trade Secret Lawsuit

Under the settlement, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) will make a one-time payment of $56,000,000 to ZoomEssence.

Dean Foods Acquires Uncle Matt’s Organic

In a call with BevNET, Uncle Matt’s CEO Matt McLean said that while there were a variety of potential options for both new investment and acquisition of the company, “we fell in love the Dean Foods team and what they could offer."

Valentine Distilling Debuts First Single Cask Gin Selection

Traverse City restaurants Trattoria Stella and The Franklin of Off the Map Hospitality (OTMH) will add the exclusive barrel release of Valentine Distilling Co.’s Liberator Old Tom Gin to its spirits offerings in June.

PhURE Water Adds Idaho Distribution

PhURE Water, a Ph9.5 alkaline water, is available at Albertsons/Safeway out of the Boise division which carries the 1.5 L on the shelves.

DRY Sparkling Adds Watermelon SKU

With only 50 calories and 12 grams of sugar per 12 oz. serving, Watermelon DRY Sparkling tastefully captures the deliciously refreshing, lightly sweet flavor of this summer fruit.