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Redbreast Partners with Bodegas Lustau to Produce the First Expression with a Sherry Finish: Redbreast Lustau Edition

Celebrating the iconic sherry influence found throughout the range, Redbreast Irish Whiskey adds a new permanent expression to its decorated Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey family - Redbreast Lustau Edition. Finished in hand selected, first-fill sherry butts from the prestigious Bodegas Lustau in Jerez, Spain, this expression offers a new, compelling experience within the Single Pot Still category.

The Lost Distillery Company Launches Three New Scotch Whiskies in the U.S.

The Lost Distillery Company, a boutique Scotch producer committed to creating handcrafted whiskies styled on long-closed distilleries, has announced the launch of three new whiskies in the U.S. market. The new blended malt whiskies – Benachie, Towiemore, and Lossit are a part of the Classic Selection.

Reuters: Bai Exploring Potential $2 Billion Sale

The story, which cites unnamed sources familiar with the situation, states that Bai has hired JP Morgan Chase & Co. to conduct an auction and contact potential buyers.

Expo East 2016 Video: Cham Sees Big Potential for Cold Brewed Tea

At Natural Products Expo East 2016, BevNET spoke with Cham co-founder Niko Nikolaou who discussed the company’s approach to aligning awareness for cold brew coffee with tea, how Cham is educating consumers about health benefits derived from cold brewing tea and why high pressure processing is of critical importance to the brand.

High Brew Coffee Expands DPSG Distribution Partnership

This expanded distribution allows High Brew Coffee the opportunity to have increased store velocities across the country, making this refreshing cold brew available to more consumers coast to coast.

Expo East 2016 Video: NüMoo Emphasizes Innovation in Alt-Dairy

Super-premium dairy alternative brand NüMoo unveiled a revamped label and several innovative line extensions, including an Edamame Soy Milk, at Natural Products Expo East 2016. In an interview with BevNET, NüMoo co-founder Joe Savino said that the updates represent a continued focus on producing nutrient-laden and clean label formulations for plant-based milks.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 26: Blogging The Food Revolution with Max Goldberg

Goldberg, a former Wall Street executive, told our team all about his journey from antidepressants to clean-living organic foodie and media figure, with conversational stops along the way on the offerings at Expo East, the difference between Ripple Foods and almond milk, and, most importantly, what he’d do if faced with the choice of eating Arby’s or a bag of organic palm sugar.

Alkaline Water Co. Secures Pacific Northwest Distribution

Alkaline88 has entered into exclusive territorial distribution agreements and has officially launched with General Distributors in Oregon City, Oregon, and Craig Stein Beverage in Vancouver, Washington.

PepsiCo Extends Funding for Senomyx Natural Sweet Taste Program

Under the amended and restated agreement, Senomyx granted PepsiCo non-exclusive rights to natural sweeteners and natural flavor ingredients discovered, developed and selected under the collaboration for use in all non-alcoholic beverage categories

Diageo Introduces Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast, a Limited Edition Pumpkin Spiced Rum

Stemming from last year's celebrated release of CAPTAIN MORGAN Cannon Blast, Captain Morgan is revolutionizing the shots category once again with this new pumpkin spiced rum. Jack-O'Blast represents fall in a shot glass, blending Caribbean rum with some of your favorite seasonal flavors – fresh pumpkin, cinnamon and other autumnal spices – creating an insanely delicious shot.

Pernod Ricard Launches Kahlúa Chili Chocolate

The new, permanent addition to the Kahlúa portfolio delivers extraordinary flavor, spicing up everyday celebrations and social hang outs for the perfect twist on "the usual" and expected.

Kombucha Network Launches New Website

Kombucha Network intends to highlight a free, comprehensive directory of brewers to help consumers connect with the growing numbers of producers --- and find out where to buy their favorites and learn more the people behind this trend.