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A. Smith Bowman Distillery Releases Sequential Series Bourbon

This limited release explores how flavor profiles are affected when bourbon, first aged in new charred white oak barrels, is then finished in different kinds of used barrels for its final years, and also explores how the barrel entry proof affects the finish.

Powell & Mahoney Gains National Distribution at Walmart

Powell & Mahoney is adding a major retailer to its nationwide distribution! The innovative brand of craft cocktail mixers is now available at Walmart stores throughout the country. Select favorites from its award-winning line, including Original Margarita and Sriracha Bloody Mary, will be hitting the shelves by Memorial Day, just in time for the prime cocktail-drinking summer months.

Coca-Cola Continues Refranchising Effort In Tri-State Area

The Coca-Cola Company today announced that Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC, a new joint venture between veteran Coca-Cola Refreshments executives Paul Mulligan and Fran McGorry, has signed a letter of intent for bottling and distribution operations in metro New York and Philadelphia, as well as most of New Jersey and a small portion of Connecticut.

Supremia, Promotional Marketing and Procurement Expert, Adds Cartoner to Packaging Operations

Supremia, a leading provider of creative solutions and integrated process management for promotional product development, has added a semi-automatic ADCO cartoner to the company’s packaging operations. The infrastructure investment further expands Supremia’s promotional packaging capabilities and adds capacity during a period of growth for the company.

Eight Oaks Craft Distillers to Launch Non-GMO Bourbon

Eight Oaks Bourbon begins life as non-GMO corn, wheat and rye raised on Eight Oaks farmland in the Lehigh Valley. This mash is fresh milled on site the day we cook it and then double distilled and aged in American White Oak barrels. The mash bill creates a soft, smooth, grain forward bourbon with notes of nutmeg and spice.

Jim Beam Sponsors Car in 2017 Indianapolis 500

The Tony Stewart Foundation announced today that Jim Beam® Bourbon, the world's #1 bourbon, would sponsor the No. 77 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports entry in the 2017 Indianapolis 500. The entry, driven by British racing ace Jay Howard, will carry the iconic Jim Beam logo and imagery during the 101st running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Bulletproof Shows Off its Guns with $19M Series B

The round was led by CAVU Venture Partners, a well-known food and beverage investment firm which boasts alumni brands such as vitaminwater, Sweet Leaf Tea and Deep Eddy Vodka.

First Beverage Invests in Mezcal Brand, Gem&Bolt

First Beverage Ventures, the private equity arm of First Beverage Group, today announced an investment in mezcal brand Gem&Bolt, marking the first time that the firm has invested in a distilled spirits company.

DDW Launches Novel Natural Coloring In Powdered Form

The non-GM powder exhibits a deep purple surface shade; the appearance is vibrant red in an acidic aqueous system. Food and beverage companies can simply list “purple corn juice color” or “colored with vegetable juice” on ingredient statements.

Arteasan Secures Distribution with Hana Food and BCS

Together, BCS and Hana Food have built a significant clientele base, servicing more than 1500 retailers combined. The companies’ far-reaching networks as well as their experienced, on-the-ground sales teams will help Arteasan connect with retailers and consumers who were previously out of reach.