Far North Spirits Expands into California
Far North's California distribution partner is T. Edward Wines, who also distributes its products throughout New York and New Jersey.
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Christian Brothers Adds Apple Flavor to its Brandy Lineup
Christian Brothers Apple is available nationally in 50ml, 375ml and 750ml sizes bottled at 35% alc./vol. (70 proof).
Sazerac Announces Partnership with Linie Aquavit
Effective immediately, Sazerac has partnered with ArcusGruppen to act as the sole importer in the United States.
Mix1 Enters Safeway and Albertson’s Southwest Division
The Safeway/Albertson's locations carrying the Nutritional shakes can be found in Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Nevada and New Mexico.
Sugarlands Distilling Company Adds Peppermint and Root Beer Moonshine Flavors
Peppermint and Root Beer join an award-winning line of Sugarlands Shine that has won 20 awards internationally since distillation began in 2014.
Cascadia Managing Brands Signs Brand Management Agreement with Rubicon Exotic Juices
Cascadia Managing Brands will be working with Donna Bimbo, one of their advisory board members and former Snapple beverage executive with over 20 years experience on this project.
Golazo Ceases Operations
Golazo founder and CEO Richard Tait said that despite continued growth of the brand in natural and conventional grocery channels as well as a loyal customer base, the company hadn’t reached profitability and was unable to secure the capital necessary to “take it to the next level.”
Hiball’s Todd Berardi Introduces Alta Palla
Having extended Hiball into caffeinated coconut water, cold brew coffee and protein drinks, Berardi is set to launch a new line of caffeine-free refreshment drinks as well.
National Exodus: As EVP Walker Heads for Celsius, National Sues Spindrift
The circumstances surrounding LaCroix, one of the most successful growth stories in the sparkling water category, have come to a boil as legal issues and employee turnover surfaced this week.
GoodBelly Launches Line of Probiotic Protein Shakes
Packed with 15 grams of plant-based protein to nourish the body and 40 billion live and active probiotic cultures to support digestive health, GoodBelly Protein Shakes are available in three juicy flavors: Tropical Coconut, Green Power and Triple Berry.
True Drinks Signs New Distribution Agreements in Indiana and Michigan
Pure Beverage Company covers the entire state of Indiana and select counties in Kentucky. D & B Grocers covers six counties in Michigan, and Griffin Beverage services nearly 45% of the state of Michigan.
Reed’s Reports Premiliminary Fourth Quarter 2015 Sales
Fourth quarter preliminary sales increased 12.8 percent to a quarterly record $12.4 million compared to last year’s fourth quarter sales of $11.0 million.
Winter Fancy Food Show 2016 Recap
The further use of coconut as an ingredient (beyond just its juice) was one recurring trend that could be seen across a handful of brands and categories, from established leaders to first-time exhibitors.
Califia Farms Introduces ‘Better Half’ Creamers
Better Half is initially available as a Whole Foods Market Test through summer 2016 and then will be available at retailers nationwide.