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Clare Rose, Inc. adds C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea to Portfolio

Bevo Vino, LLC, an importer of specialty food and beverage products, announced the company's flagship product, C+SWISS Hemp Ice Tea has been picked up by Clare Rose, a beer and beverage distributor.

Boxed Water Welcomes Rob Koenen as Chief Marketing Officer

Boxed Water is committed to changing the way water is packaged, shipped, and enjoyed. To reach that mission, Koenen is charged with expanding the brand’s successful marketing efforts and deepening consumer connections, especially with the millennial consumers.

PE Firm Acquires Calypso Lemonade Maker

Investment firm Mason Wells has acquired Calypso lemonade parent King Juice Company, Inc. for an undisclosed sum, the Milwaukee-based co-packer announced Tuesday.

Aqua ViTea Launches New Kombucha Fountain With Ripe Juice, Plus Vodka

In July, the Vermont-based kombucha brewery debuted Aqua Vodka, an organic vodka made from a distillate created in the kombucha production process, as well as a new self-service draft program that allows users to flavor kombucha with an assortment of cold-pressed juices from Ripe Craft Juice.

Sweettauk Lemonade Expands in UNFI

Sweettauk Lemonade will now be available in 9 states including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

People Moves: Brian Krumrei Exits TSG

Krumrei departs the consumer products investment firm, while Moonshine Sweet Tea and Boxed Water each welcome new chief marketing officers.

Zola Launches ‘Hydrating Energy’ Line

As the first shipments of Zola’s new “2.0” packaging roll out to stores, the coconut water and acai beverage maker has launched a new energy drink line as part of a move toward a more comprehensive brand hierarchy.

Campari Veteran Shelly Saunders to Join Eastside Distilling’s Board of Directors

Eastside Distilling, a producer of award-winning craft spirits, today announced the appointment of Shelly A. Saunders to its Board of Directors. Saunders brings more than 25 years of finance experience to the board, having served as VP Finance/CFO of Campari Canada and VP Finance/FP&A for Campari America/SKYY Spirits.

Preiss Imports Brings 19th Century La Fee Absinthe to U.S.

Preiss Imports, a third-generation company specializing in the importing and marketing of international spirits, wines and culinary niche brands, has added La Fee Absinthe Parisienne, La Fee Absinthe Blanche, and La Fee NV Absinthe Verte to their portfolio of unique international spirits.

pHit Announces Alkaline Water Enhancer Tablets

PHIT comes in four flavors: Iced Lemongrass, Berry Splash, Iced Tea, Superfruit and one unflavored with a performance blend, PHIT+, to create an alkaline energy drink.

Pure Leaf Launches Content Series

Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson has partnered with Pure Leaf Tea House Collection to create a new, original web series launching today on PureLeaf.com.