Be Well Nutrition, Inc. Announces Packaging Update for ICONIC Protein Beverages
Spring 2016 retailer launches include Wegmans, Fairway, HEB, Ingles, Earthfare, Fresh Thyme, as well as select Kroger, King Soopers, GNC, Big Y, and HyVee locations.
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DRINKmaple Expands Distribution into 1,030 Kroger Stores Nationwide
DRINKmaple’s sister beverage, DRINKmelon Pure Watermelon Water, will launch this June with rapid sales and distribution growth projected.
Clearly Kombucha Gains New Distribution at Lucky Supermarkets in Northern California
In addition to an assortment of its kombucha varieties, select Lucky Supermarkets will also be stocking Clearly Kombucha's brand new line of C-Botanicals: a collection of effervescent fermented botanicals and aromatics.
Sparkling Ice Expands Internationally with United Kingdom and Ireland Market Introductions
For its initial launch, the brand will introduce three top performing flavors in over 8,000 stores, with a specific focus on major cities including London, Dublin and Belfast.
BevNET Podcast Ep. 2: Juice Served Here, There and Everywhere
In this edition of the BevNET podcast, Alex Matthews, the co-founder and CEO of Juice Served Here, discusses the thriving market for cold-pressed juice in Southern California -- “there’s probably going to come a moment when there’s a juicery on every street corner here in L.A.,” he says -- and why he believes “staying true to your mission” will be the key factor for success among the growing range of juice companies in the region.
Bulleit Adds Barrel Strength Offering to Family of Whiskeys
Distilled in Kentucky from the highest quality ingredients, this new variant is a barrel strength version of Bulleit Bourbon with the same high-rye mash bill – roughly 2/3 corn and 1/3 rye.
James E. Pepper Whiskey to Rebuild the Historic James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington, Ky.
The distillery was founded in 1879, when the legendary Colonel James E. Pepper—in whose honor the Old Fashioned cocktail was created—built his distillery on the site, which he then operated until his death in 1906. The distillery continued operations until 1958, when it was shuttered, and then abandoned for over 50 years, eventually falling into disrepair.
Core Hydration Joins Dr Pepper Snapple’s Allied Brands Portfolio
The announcement follows a successful test in which DPSG distributed Core in Northern California, parts of Nevada and western Pennsylvania beginning in September, 2015. Core president and operating manager Paul Nadel said that the goal of the trial was “to see how the two companies interacted” and evaluate potential for a larger partnership.
Cide Road Gains Distribution at over 1000 Kroger Stores
The store list spans 18 Kroger divisions in 40 metropolitan markets throughout 23 states.
Brynwood Partners Names Doug Gillespie President and CEO of Harvest Hill Beverage Company
Gillespie will be based at the Harvest Hill headquarters in Stamford, Conn.
Gizmo Beverages Announces Distribution Partnership with Hensley Beverage Company
TOAK was previously with Spike Beverage, which was acquired by Hensley Beverage Company in the first quarter of 2016.
Detoxwater Expands Distribution with UNFI and Preferred Beverage
Founded in 2015 by Kenneth Park, detoxwater sources the purest organic aloe vera to ensure quality and consistency from the world's foremost supplier, which has led to rapid sales and distribution growth in a very short amount of time and made the brand available nationally in a wide variety of locations.
Beverage Industry Vets, Including Deep Eddy Vodka Co-Founder, Launch Mighty Swell Sparkling Cocktails
Leading the venture are Clayton Christopher, previously the founder and CEO of Sweet Leaf Tea and chairman and co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka; Daniel Barnes, founder and CEO of Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling Company; Sean Cusack, an investment industry professional with experience at Goldman Sachs and UBS; and President Jason Bronstad, who joins Mighty Swell from an executive position at Mike's Hard Lemonade.
nutpods Expands Distribution on the West Coast
nutpods has also been accepted into New Leaf Community Markets in northern California with 8 locations and Oregon’s New Seasons Markets, with 19 locations.