BevNET Podcast Ep. 37: Califia Farms CEO: “The Biggest Could Be Ahead of Us”
Greg Steltenpohl, the CEO of Califia Farms and a beverage entrepreneur for nearly four decades, is constantly thinking about innovation.
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First Vintage of Richland Rum’s 2016 Single Estate Released
RICHLAND, GA – December 2016 – Richland Rum celebrates the start of the Sugar Cane Harvesting Season on the second Saturday of each year with a limited production of Single…
Deep Eddy Vodka Adds Austin-Area Distillery
AUSTIN, Texas (December 7, 2016) — Deep Eddy Vodka, the fastest-growing spirits brand in the U.S., today announced its expansion with the purchase of a 194,000-square foot facility located just…
Tetra Pak Works Toward Renewable Packaging Goal with Aseptic Carton
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Dec. 6, 2016) – Tetra Pak announces the launch of a new version of Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Edge with Bio-based LightCap™ 30. This is the first aseptic…
Ed Maletis and family acquire Portland Bottling Co.
Portland, Ore. – (November 1, 2016) – Beverage industry veteran Edward Maletis’ Limnes Bottling Acquisition Company has completed the purchase of the historic Portland Bottling Company from its current ownership…
Seagram’s Vodka Introduce Golden Apricot and Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavors
Seagram’s Vodka, distillers of quality and tradition since 1857, is pleased to announce the launch of the first-ever Golden Apricot Flavored Vodka as well as Seagram’s Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored…
Pernod Ricard N.A. to Invest in Smooth Ambler
NEW YORK, N.Y., December 8, 2016 — NBV Investments Inc., a subsidiary of Austin, Nichols & Co. Incorporated and an affiliate of New York-based Pernod Ricard USA LLC, today announced…
Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Now Available Across the U.S.
ALISO VIEJO, CA – DECEMBER 7, 2016 – Kerrygold, which specializes in Irish Dairy Products, now offers an irresistibly indulgent treat: Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur, a premium blend of natural…
Long Island Iced Tea Acquires ALO Juice
Long Island CEO Phil Thomas said the company saw ALO Juice as a two-fold opportunity to enter the growing functional beverage market and acquire a brand with a strong established presence in the Southeast.
Jose Cuervo Releases Raspberry Margarita
Jose Cuervo, the original tequila and the world’s #1 leader in the ready-to-drink tequila category, is releasing its latest new innovation: Authentic Jose Cuervo Raspberry Margarita. Available in stores starting…
Corazon Tequila Announces Release of Expresiones Del Corazon
CHICAGO, IL (Dec. 7, 2016) – Corazón Tequila is announcing the 2016 release of its limited line of Expresiones del Corazón. This high-end line of tequilas are aged in barrels…
Total Wine & More to Carry Global Spirit Vodkas in 5 States
New York, NY & Potomac, MD (Wednesday, December 7, 2016) – Global Spirits USA, a privately held, international manufacturer and marketer of wines and spirits, is expanding its vodka brand…
3 Badge Mixology Debuts Bib & Tucker Barrel Program
Sonoma, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2016) – 3 Badge Mixology has unveiled an exclusive new program for trade accounts that allows retailers to select their own barrel of rare, cask-strength Bib…
Top Note Tonic Hires Former Heineken VP
Milwaukee, Wis. (Dec. 6, 2016) – Top Note Tonic, a premium line of artisan mixers for cocktails and mocktails, has hired George Simpson as its chief sales and marketing officer.…