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Taza Agua Debuts New Bottle Designed to Work with K-Cups

Taza Agua, a Costa Rican supplier of pure premium water, has unveiled its latest bottles, designed to optimize the drinking experience for K-Cup coffee, tea and hot chocolate connoisseurs around the world.

Red Bull Expands Editions Line with Three New Flavors

Red Bull is expanding the successful Red Bull Editions line with Red Bull Purple Edition Sugarfree, Red Bull Lime Edition Sugarfree and Red Bull Green Edition offering the wings of Red Bull with the tastes of Açaí Berry, Limeade and Kiwi Apple, respectively.

RIPE Craft Juices Introduces RIPE Bar Juice

Created by entrepreneur Michel Boissy who grew tired of gallon jugs of “day-glo” Margarita mixers, RIPE Bar Juices are redefining consumer expectations of what cocktail mixers can be. The process is simple – start with the best fruits and vegetables, use the absolute minimum in processing, and offer a juice that surpasses all others in freshness, taste, and nutrition.

Cocktail Mixers Push Towards Premium

If you are drinking a premium spirit, why wouldn't you pair it with a premium product? Across the mixer and cocktail-enhancer category, that's the question brands at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco were asking both consumers and retailers.

Reuters: Vita Coco Exploring Sale Valued At $1 Billion

Reuters Friday reported that coconut water leader Vita Coco is exploring a sale of the company, citing “multiple sources.” Vita Coco has hired investment bank JP Morgan to advise for an upcoming sale that could value the company at up to $1 billion.

Stoli Group USA Enters Whiskey Category with Kentucky Owl Bourbon

Stoli Group USA, LLC announced that it will take over the national distribution, sales and marketing, as well as the global rollout, for the Kentucky Owl brand, effective immediately. This news comes on the heels of parent company, S.P.I. Group, acquiring the rights for "The Wise Man's Bourbon," adding a whiskey brand with a rich history to its burgeoning wine & spirits portfolio.

ROK Stars Announces New Products for the Bogart’s Spirits Portfolio

ROK Stars PLC, the consumer products company co-founded by U.S. billionaire John Paul DeJoria and U.K. entrepreneur Jonathan Kendrick has announced that the Bogart's Spirits portfolio, currently comprising gin and vodka, will be augmented with the addition of a clear rum and an Irish whiskey.

Don Sebstiani & Sons Introduces New Line of Tequilas

Don Sebastiani & Sons, the Sonoma-based, family-owned producer of leading wine and food products, today introduces a new line of super-premium tequilas, hand-crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, using traditional methods and 100% Blue Weber agave.

Constellation Brands Adds Chief Operating Officer Role

Constellation Brands, Inc. today announced that Bill Newlands has been named executive vice president, chief operating officer, a new position within the company. A 30-year industry veteran, Newlands joined Constellation in 2015 as executive vice president and chief growth officer and currently serves as president of the Wine & Spirits Division.