Java Monster Adds Salted Caramel Flavor
This marks the company’s sixth flavor in the Java family joining Mean Bean, Loca Moca, Kona Blend, Vanilla Light, and Irish Blend.
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American Bourbon Association Website Launched
The website gives the history of bourbon, written by esteemed bourbon historian Mike Veach, and explains what it is, how bourbon is made, bourbon myths, daily news, and lists of great bourbon bars and retail stores.
NutriFresh Services LLC Announces Addition of 4th High Pressure Processing (HPP) Machine
The plant is conveniently located within NJFS's refrigerated and frozen storage facility, just minutes from New York City, New Jersey ports, Newark airport, and the strategic Route 95, for easy transportation of product to the entire Tri-State area and beyond.
Hood River Distillers Taps Veteran Mixologist Milo Rodriguez as Absinthe Portfolio Brand Master
PORTLAND, Ore (Feb. 16, 2016)– Hood River Distillers, Inc., the largest and oldest importer, distiller, producer and bottler of distilled spirits in the Northwest, has tapped veteran mixologist and brand…
Habarita Craft Margarita Mix Inks Distribiution Deal With NYC’s Oak Beverages
Fiery Fusions, LLC has announced an agreement with Oak Beverages in Blauvelt, NY to distribute Habarita Craft Margarita Mix in NYC, Long Island and lower NY State.
Dr Pepper Snapple Announces Partnerships with Closed Loop Fund and Keep America Beautiful
DPS is investing $5 million in the Closed Loop Fund over the next 10 years, joining a growing number of businesses supporting efforts to improve post-consumer recycling by providing critical funding for recycling infrastructure.
Video: Humm Kombucha Co-Founder Discusses Partnership with Seattle Seahawks
In October, Humm was authorized for sale at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field and given the title of the “official kombucha of the Seattle Seahawks.”
Coco Libre Refreshes Exclusive GRAMMY’s Style Lounge Event
Celebrities will also take home Coco Libre Organic Coconut Water in the Style Lounge Tote Gift Bag
Southern Wine & Spirits Of America Acquires Sterling Distributing Company
Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sterling Distributing Company in Omaha, Nebraska. Sterling Distributing Company is Nebraska's premier distilled spirits and fine wine wholesaler.
Distilled Spirits Council & Wine Institute Statement on TTB Kroger Letter
“The Distilled Spirits Council and Wine Institute appreciate TTB’s response to our inquiry which, in combination with its separate ruling, strongly suggests that participating in the Kroger program would put participating suppliers at risk of violating their federal permits required to conduct business.”
Daily Greens Raises $5.5 Million in New Funding
The financing comes 13 months after Earthbound Farms, a subsidiary of food and beverage conglomerate WhiteWave Foods, made an $3 million investment in Daily Greens in exchange for a minority stake in the company.
Organic Valley Adds French Vanilla and Hazelnut Flavors to Half & Half Line
Organic Valley Flavored Half & Half will be available on shelves in March. SRP: $3.49
5-Hour Energy Launches Extra Strength Cherry Flavor
From May 1 through July 31, 2016, the company will donate five cents from the sale of every specially marked red, white and blue bottle of Extra Strength Cherry flavor 5-hour ENERGY to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).
Legal Expert Talks Label Claims and Class Action Lawsuits at KombuchaKon
Prochnow pointed to terms like “healthy” and “made in the USA” as examples of label claims that must be substantiated or companies risk the wrath of class action lawsuits.