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BevNET Podcast Ep. 29: Why ACG, An Early Investor In Suja, Doesn’t “Make Bets”

Trevor Nelson, the co-founder and managing partner of private equity firm Alliance Consumer Growth shares some details about the firm’s approach to evaluating investment opportunities. In particular, Nelson explains why ACG, which closed on a new $210 million fund in February, doesn’t “make bets” when it comes to funding decisions.

Pickle Juice Company Announces International Expansion

As a result of several international partnerships, the 100% Natural Pickle Juice Sport and 100% Natural Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot, which are free of protein allergens, gluten and sugar, are now available to consumers worldwide.

Sipp Sparkling Organics To Make NACS Debut

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Oct 11, 2016) – Sipp Eco Beverage Co., creators of Sipp Sparkling Organics, announced today that they will be exhibiting for the first time at the NACS Show…

Celsius Launches Partnership With U.S. Military Exchange Services

The partnership makes Celsius available on U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps bases globally, where Celsius will be available to troops in both the Main Exchange and non-Main stores globally. Initial shipments are to Army and Air Force base stores worldwide.

Virginia Distillery Company Kicks off New Whisky Line with Potter’s Craft Cider

The first release in the series is a Cider Barrel Matured Virginia Highland Malt Whisky (Cider-Finished), featuring Virginia Highland Malt cask-finished in Potter’s Craft Cider barrels. 261 cases of the cider-finished whisky were produced. Potter’s Craft Cider is located outside of Charlottesville in Free Union, Virginia

Atelier Vie Releases First Barrel-Aged Louisiana Grape Brandy: Orphan Street Brandy

“Orphan Street Brandy is the result of an experiment that began over two years ago, when we acquired an ‘orphan’ lot of wine,” Jedd Haas, President of Atelier Vie explained. “We distilled the wine; the results were interesting, but it was obvious that the distillate needed togo into a barrel for years of aging to reach its full potential,” Haas continued.

Life Support Development Introduces Red Label Recovery Shot

The Red Label brand features zero grams of sugar, a new berry flavor, and the same ingredients found in their award-winning classic formula, including their flagship ingredient Hovenia Dulcis or Japanese Raisin Tree Fruit Extract, which is clinically proven to stop hangovers, increase energy and improve overall well-being.

WANU Taps Craig Olkiewicz As Senior Vice President

Prior to joining WANU, Mr. Olkiewicz was Vice President of National Accounts with Red Bull North America, where he spent more than six years successfully managing customer teams responsible for some of the company’s most strategic accounts across the US and Canada.