REBBL Announces Two New Hires
Chuck Engle joins REBBL as the its senior vice president of sales, while Rusti Porter, a former vice president of marketing at Kraft Foods-owned jerky brand Krave, was appointed as senior vice president of marketing.
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Elmhurst Goes Non-Dairy With New ‘Milked Nuts’ Line
Elmhurst Milked unveiled its premiere line of non-dairy products — dubbed “milked nuts” — at Natural Products Expo West in March in four varieties: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, and walnuts.
Graybeard Distillery to Debut Bedlam Vodka at WSWA 2017
North Carolina based Graybeard Distillery is on track to turn the spirits industry on its head with the upcoming release of Bedlam Vodka, a new spirits brand distilled from rice. Bedlam will make its first debut at the 2017 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s Convention & Exposition.
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. Releases TX Whiskey in Georgia
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. the release of TX Whiskey throughout the state of Georgia. TX Whiskey has become wildly popular throughout Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
Beverage World Specialties Brings Broader Access For Specialty Beverage Trends
Jeff Coleman, a former Paulaner USA executive, is launching Beverage World Specialties (BWS). His BWS consortium of craft and specialty beers, small production wines, and craft spirits offers independent distributors and retailers nationally a much-needed avenue to the products their customers demand.
Smartwater and Jennifer Aniston Keep Moving Forward in New Advertising Campaign
Beginning in Spring 2017, the highly accomplished actor, director, businesswoman and producer will be featured in ads with her indispensable partner, smartwater.
Seahorse Food and Beverage Co. Launches Lemon Juice Made with Deep Sea Water
Seahorse Food and Beverage Company has launched a lemon and mineral shot, Poseidon Drinks, that mixes the creativity of Barcelona and the exclusivity of Ibiza.
Lord Calvert Canadian Whisky Expands Line of Products
Lord Calvert Black and Lord Calvert Spiced Peach are hitting the market this spring and will be available in select markets across the country where Lord Calvert is sold.
“Ugly” Produce Platform Full Harvest Closes $2M Raise
The San Francisco-based Full Harvest, founded by Christine Moseley, a former head of business development at Organic Avenue, has raised $2.35 million thus far, having brought in $350,000 from The Impact Engine, Astia and Wilson last May.
Moonshine Sweet Tea Expands into Target
The Austin, Texas company announced this week that its entire six-flavor line will be available in 1,472 Target stores nationwide. The rollout is in process and expected to be completed by the first week of May
Ken Sadowsky Joins Dyla Brands as Investor and Advisor
Ken Sadowsky is known by insiders in the beverage business as “the beverage whisperer” for having an incredible track record of investing in and advising many of the fastest-growing and most successful new beverages over the last 20 years, including Glaceau/VitaminWater, VitaCoco, and Bai.
Primera Introduces LX1000 Color Label Printer
LX1000 replaces Primera’s best-selling LX900 Color Label Printer. The printers are virtually identical in price, performance and functionality. However, LX1000 offers a number of additional features.
Wonder+Well Announces Availability Through FreshDirect
Wonder+Well, the first-to-market organic fruit essence water for kids, announced its availability on FreshDirect in NYC, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Aligned Beverage Solutions To Distribute Moskovskaya Vodka and Riga Black Balsam in U.S.
Aligned Beverage Solutions, LLC has been appointed by Amber Beverage Group (a subsidiary of SPI Group), to represent their Moskovskaya Vodka and Riga Black Balsam herbal bitter brands across the U.S., effective April 10, 2017.