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…
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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.…
Aluminum Can Industry Challenge Raises $80k for Charity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dec 5, 2016 —The Ardagh plant in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, recycled 8,732 pounds of aluminum beverage cans this year, earning them top honors in the 2016…
Press Clips: B’More Organic Wins $10K on ‘Rachel Ray’
Press clips for 12/9 include B'More Organic winning $10k on the 'Rachel Ray Show,' The Atlantic examines the kombucha controversy and Whole Foods releases trend predictions for 2017.
Melissa Heim to Serve as Eastside Distilling Executive VP
PORTLAND, OR – December 6, 2016 – Eastside Distilling, Inc. announced Tuesday the appointment of its Master Distiller, Melissa “Mel” Heim, to the additional role of Executive Vice President of…
Muhtar Kent To Step Down as Coke CEO
Confirming months of industry speculation, The Coca-Cola Company today announced a restructuring of the company’s senior leadership structure that will see company president and COO James Quincey succeed Muhtar Kent as CEO, effective May 1, 2017.
Departing CEO Schultz Leaves Large Growth Agenda for Starbucks
The Seattle-based coffee juggernaut unveiled a five-year strategic plan that aims, among other things, to grow revenue by 10 percent and open approximately 12,000 new stores globally by 2021.
BevNET Live: Panel Talks 3-D Effect of Brick & Mortar
Representatives from Dry Soda, La Colombe Coffee and Juice Served Here share their experiences running brick and mortar shops with wholesale operations.