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Big Bottom Distilling Releases Oregon Pear Brandy

Big Bottom Distilling, producer of award-winning Big Bottom Small Batch whiskey and gin, continues the expansion of its in-house distilled line of spirits with Oregon Pear Brandy, the first of the two fruit brandies set to release in 2015. The Oregon Pear Brandy is proofed at 80 and retails in Oregon at $44.95 for a 750 mL bottle.

Blackheart Rum Partners with Playboy on Limited-Edition Bottle

Blackheart Playboy Edition will be supported with advertising and promotion through Playboy’s leading platforms, including a full-page insertion in Playboy magazine, digital appearances on Playboy.com and Playboy social media, and key event activations such as a Halloween party at Playboy’s newest hotspot, Bar Fifty Three on the infamous Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA.

Portion of Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Against Bai Brands to Proceed

U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam in the Northern District of California declined to dismiss the case in its entirety, agreeing with plaintiffs that a “reasonable consumer” could be misled into thinking that phrases like “Antioxidant Packed” means that the beverages provide a “good source” of antioxidants.

Whole Foods Addresses Asparagus Water Snafu

Images of the product on sale at a Whole Foods store in Brentwood, Calif. surfaced on social media earlier this week, inviting widespread ridicule.

Jamba Juice Introduces New Line of Organic Cold-Pressed Juices

Last year, Jamba Juice made its initial foray into the category of cold-pressed, high pressure processed (HPP) juices with the launch of a four-SKU line, which debuted in California. Today, the company announced that it is furthering its presence in the space with a new line of organic products.

Kill Cliff Launches Cold Brew Coffee Line

The coffee is available in three different flavors -- Epic Mojo, a robust yet smooth, unsweetened black coffee; Sweet Mojo, a rich black coffee with a touch of natural sweetness; and Mojo Rising, a creamy blend of our black cold brew coffee and coconut cream.

Kill Cliff Deploys Yottaa to Drive Web and Mobile Engagement

Prior to implementing the Yottaa platform, Kill Cliff’s end users experienced, on average, four second page load times. Yottaa was able to cut that by over 50%, which Kill Cliff measured as a huge business impact for the company’s eCommerce initiatives.