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Steaz Announces National Sales Partnership with C.A. Fortune

by Press Release, Jan. 9, 2017 at 1:55 pm

Top-selling organic and fair trade green tea-based beverage company Steaz has inked a new national sales and distribution agreement with C.A. Fortune. The leading full-service consumer products sales and marketing agency has a specialization in the natural channel and will enable Steaz to continue enhancing distribution within the channel and creating new business across all platforms – Steaz Iced Green Tea, Steaz Cactus Water and Steaz Energy.

Flavorman Celebrates 25 Years in Beverage Industry

by Press Release, Jan. 9, 2017 at 12:14 pm

From its humble beginnings in a small Louisville, Kentucky condo, 25 years later, Flavorman has evolved into an international custom beverage development company with worldwide brands in energy drinks, flavored spirits, ready to drink beverages, juices and mixers.

Spirit Works Distillery Announces Promotion of Lauren Patz to Head Distiller

by Press Release, Jan. 9, 2017 at 11:02 am

California grain-to-glass craft spirits pioneer Spirit Works Distillery announces the promotion of Production Manager/Distiller, Lauren Patz, to Head Distiller. With the elevation of Patz into production and distilling leadership, Ashby Marshall, Distillery Co-Founder and former Head Distiller, is shifting to a new role as Brand Director, responsible for leading the overall brand vision, direction and voice of the Distillery as it continues to grow and evolve.

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Green Mountain to Form Joint Venture

by Chris Furnari, Jan. 6, 2017 at 4:47 pm

Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Green Mountain have signed an agreement to enter into a research and development-driven joint venture that will be tasked with inventing an in-home alcohol drink system, the two companies announced today.

Sugarlands Distilling Co. Introduces Mark and Digger’s Hazelnut Rum

by Press Release, Jan. 6, 2017 at 4:30 pm

The East Tennessee distillery partnered with distilling legends Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes from the hit series Moonshiners to develop the unique and tasty spirit.

CVS to Carry Khortytsa Vodka in California

by Press Release, Jan. 6, 2017 at 4:23 pm

Khortytsa Vodka, imported to the United States by Global Spirits USA, is now available in CVS Pharmacy retail locations throughout the state of California. Khortytsa Vodka (750-mL) will be available in approximately 700 CVS Pharmacy locations for a suggested retail price of $15 beginning mid-January.

Industry Voices: Predictions for 2017

by Ray Latif, Jan. 6, 2017 at 3:41 pm

What will 2017 hold for trends, innovation and emerging categories in the non-alcoholic beverage industry? We asked 10 veteran beverage executives and observers for their takes on what’s to come.

Christine Perich Appointed as CEO At WTRMLN WTR

by Martín Caballero, Jan. 6, 2017 at 3:41 pm

In an interview with BevNET, WTRMLN WTR co-founder and creative director Jody Levy explained that Perich’s experience in building brands would be an asset as the company enters a new stage in its development in 2017.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 40: The Trends to Watch in Beverage, Beer and Food

by Ray Latif and John Craven, Jan. 6, 2017 at 3:29 pm

In this edition, the podcast team is joined by BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman and the editors of BevNET’s sister sites, Brewbound’s Chris Furnari and Project NOSH’s Carol Ortenberg, each of whom offered their take on the most pertinent trends and issues within the industries they cover.

Juice It Up! Launches Premium Cold Pressed Bottled Juices

by Press Release, Jan. 6, 2017 at 11:45 am

Designed for functionality and flavor, Juice It Up!'s Cold Pressed Juices feed bodies with whole nutrition and are designed to support a healthy metabolism, hydrate, produce natural energy, boost immunity and aid in digestion.

La Colombe Prepares Nationwide Distribution, New Cafes For 2017

by Martín Caballero, Jan. 5, 2017 at 4:42 pm

After a year spent building relationships with retailers nationwide and preparing to significantly ramp up production, January represents a major milestone for the Philadelphia-based coffee brand.

Identity Crisis Brews For Alt-Milks As Congress Pushes FDA Scrutiny

by Brad Avery, Jan. 5, 2017 at 4:41 pm

As the last year ended, a group of 32 U.S. congressmen threw those drinks a holiday-season curveball in the form of a letter that argued so-called “alt-milks” aren’t “milk” at all, and pressured the FDA to take action to reserve that descriptor for dairy products only.

Daily Greens’ Lemonade-Inspired “Green ADE” Line Launches at Costco

by Ray Latif, Jan. 5, 2017 at 4:18 pm

The new line expands upon the company’s popular Green Lemonade variety with four additional offerings, each formulated with lemon juice and nutrient-dense algae-based ingredients, including chlorella and spirulina.

nuun Introduces “Vitamins” Line

by Press Release, Jan. 5, 2017 at 11:53 am

nuun Vitamins is an effervescent, self-dissolving tablet you add to water consisting of eleven vitamins and minerals that are the most under consumed micronutrients within the overall public and those that athletes need to consume in larger quantities.