Beaver Buzz Energy Pledges Support for Fort McMurray Fire First Responders
DD Beverage Co. has donated $6,000 in Beaver Buzz Energy drinks to help the first responders continue to battle the Fort McMurray fire.
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BevNET Podcast Ep. 4: Downloading With Doug Evans, The Founder of Juicero
In this podcast, BevNET CEO John Craven interviews Doug Evans, the founder and CEO of Juicero, a new high-tech countertop juicing machine. Evans discusses the development of Juicero, its introduction to the market and how it fits into the expanding landscape for cold-pressed juice. He also responds to criticism about the unit’s price tag ($700) and talks about his long-term vision for Juicero.
Deep Eddy Veteran John Potts Joins Qui Tequila Team
Qui Tequila has announced that John Potts, the former VP of Sales and first employee at Deep Eddy Vodka will be joining the Qui Tequila team as an advisor and investor.
Global Spirits Works With General Beverage Sales Co. To Expand Vodka Portfolio in Wisconsin
Global Spirits USA, a privately-held, international manufacturer and marketer of wines and spirits, is expanding its U.S. distribution footprint with General Beverage Sales Company, Wisconsin’s premiere statewide beverage alcohol distributor, which will introduce Khortytsa and PervakVodkas to the local market.
Crown Holdings Introduces ‘CrownSmart’ Technology
CrownSmart™ is an enabling technology that affords brands the opportunity to anticipate trends, understand their market and interact with consumers.
Felicia Romero to Endorse FitWhey
FitWhey is sold in ready-to-drink 16-ounce plastic bottles and can be found at select QT and Hi-Health stores throughout Arizona or on the company’s website.
Talking Rain CEO Discusses Sparkling Ice’s International Expansion
On Monday the fast-growing flavored sparkling water brand announced new distribution to the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it’s launched its three top-selling SKUs - Black Raspberry, Orange Mango and Peach Nectarine - at more than 8,000 stores, with a targeted presence in London, Dublin and Belfast.
PepsiCo Tests Heated Beverages in Boston
PepsiCo recently completed a test of warmed soft drinks and teas at approximately 12 CVS locations in the Boston area. Packaged in 7.5 oz. cans, the beverages, which included colas and teas, were displayed in a countertop warming cabinet heated to 122°F.
Sap on Tap Maple Water Enters Whole Foods’ Pacific Northwest Region
The Sap on Tap line consists of three great flavors: Original, Ginger Lime, and Yerba Mate.
Green Wave Ingredients Launches IngredientsOnline.com
With nearly 3,000 registered users, ingredientsonline.com allows manufacturers in the U.S. to purchase quality raw materials directly from overseas factories, providing considerable cost and time savings.
Hartford Flavor Company’s Wild Moon Liqueurs Now in Rhode Island
Co-founded by Lelaneia and Tom Dubay, Wild Moon Liqueurs is a line of all-natural, botanically flavored liqueurs and launched in 2015 in CT, where it is found in hundreds of finer establishments in its home state.
Sunshine Beverages Introduces Clementine Twist and Blueberry Lemonade Flavors
The Sunshine brand has sold more than 350,000 cans of Original Ginger Berry in more than 700 locations across the southeast and in states like New York, Montana and Indiana.
Arkansas Black Straight Applejack Expands Distribution
Northern California’s Timberlane LLC, producer of Arkansas Black Straight Applejack, and the very limited Twenty-One Year Straight Applejack have expanded distribution beyond California to both Texas and Massachusetts, with eyes on additional markets in 2016.
Distribution Roundup: CideRoad, DrinkMaple Go Big at Kroger; Cheribundi Enters Rite Aid
The country’s largest supermarket chain has added two fast-growing beverage brands to over 1,000 of its locations.