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Restoration and Lifestyle Beverage REZ Launches into Stores

Recently launched Restoration Beverage, REZ is breaking into the local markets at a fast pace. The 10 calorie, 1 carb, naturally sweetened restoration beverage is now available in several delis and 7 -11 stores across N.J. and continues to expand at a rapid rate of ten new locations a week.

Black Button Distilling Announces Opening of Buffalo Tasting Room

Black Button Distilling, Rochester NY’s first and finest grain to glass craft distillery, and one of the top 5 Craft Distilleries in the USA according to USA Today’s 10 Best 2016 Readers' Choice poll, will open a Tasting Room/Cocktail Lounge/Bottle Shop, located at 149 Swan Street in Buffalo on Friday, June 9th.

Seattle City Council Approves “Soda Tax”

In a 7-1 vote yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a 1.75 cents per ounce tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) that is expected to take effect in early July.

Analysts: A PepsiCo/Vita Coco Deal Would Reshape Coconut Category

Last week a Reuters report that PepsiCo was in talks to acquire Vita Coco maker All Market Inc. had the beverage industry buzzing over what could be yet another billion-dollar acquisition of an entrepreneurial beverage company by a strategic giant.

Wyoming Whiskey Pours into California

Wyoming Whiskey is now available in California through its boutique distributor, The Craft Spirits Cooperative. Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch Bourbon, Outryder Straight American Whiskey, Private Stock Single Barrel Bourbon, and limited quantities of sherry-finished Double Cask are now available throughout the state.

Blue Ice Vodka Unveils New Packaging

Blue Ice Vodka, America’s premium handcrafted potato vodka unveils its new packaging that reflects authenticity, simplicity and modernism of the brand. Blue Ice Vodka’s liquid remains true to its original recipe.

Cruzan Rum Celebrates Summer with ‘Cruzan Bucket List’

Just in time for the kickoff of summer, Cruzan Rum is excited to announce the launch of its “Cruzan Bucket List,” a multi-channel marketing campaign encouraging rum fans to celebrate the moment – no matter how big or small – with family and friends of legal drinking age this season.

Wesley Cullen Named General Manager of Casa Bacardi

CASA BACARDÍ, the brand home of the world’s most awarded rum, announces Wesley Elizabeth Cullen as its general manager responsible for the complete visitor experience and showcasing the more than 155-year history of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand.

JÙS by Julie Launches Flavorless Probiotic + Prebiotics Mix

JÙS by Julie’s Probiotic + Prebiotics Single Serving Food and Drink Mix, infused with 2 billion CFU’s of GanedenBC30 vegan probiotics as well as raw prebiotics, is the new way for consumers to get a daily dose of probiotics and prebiotics in their favorite foods and beverages.

Social House Vodka to Launch this Summer in North Carolina

Founded by close friends and experienced trailblazers within the restaurant, hospitality and spirits industries, Cary Joshi, Mark Mullins and G Patel set out four years ago to activate the power of friendship and create a premium vodka made from farm-to-flask in North Carolina.