AccelFoods Partners with OTG Management
The launch will start in the tri-state area with John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports.
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In The Raw Enters Ready-to-Drink Beverage Market
The initial launch includes three varieties: In The Raw Tea with Natural Lemon Flavor, In The Raw Lemonade and In The Raw® Cola.
Natural Cabana Lemonade and Limeade Variety Pack Now Available at Wegmans
Pulse also announces that Natural Cabana® Lemonade, Limeade and Coconut Water will be carried in the cold box and grocery aisle/displays by Minyard Food Stores, a hometown locally owned supermarket chain having 12 locations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area.
Volvic Partners with Whole Planet Foundation
Available in the U.S. since 2003, VOLVIC can be found in multiple specialty grocery, natural food stores, hotels and restaurants across the country.
Mintel: Despite Safety Concerns, Older Millennials Consuming More Energy Drinks
Millennial consumers are increasingly aware of and concerned about energy drink ingredients, but that hasn’t slowed their consumption of highly caffeinated beverages, according to a new report from Mintel. Notably, it’s older millennials, including those with or planning for children, who are consuming more energy drinks than ever before.
Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. Adds Distribution in Three Northeast Markets
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has appointed new distribution partners for its American Brandy and Absinthe spirits in three key Northeastern states: Rhode Island, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Austin Specialty to Distribute COCO Cocktail in Central Texas
Austin Specialty is a well-established and rapidly expanding distributor in the Central Texas market focused on providing consumers with high quality and unique product offerings.
Bai Brands to Sponsor Zac Brown Band’s JEKYLL + HYDE Tour
In addition to sponsoring the tour, Bai will partner with Zac Brown Band to deliver an exciting drink recipe contest through social media platforms mid-summer
First Beverage Group Announces Investment in Drizly
First Beverage Ventures, the private equity arm of First Beverage Group, has made an investment in Drizly, a technology company powering a superior shopping experience for beer, wine and liquor. First Beverage participated along with Polaris Partners and existing investors in a $13 million Series A financing.
Lifeway Foods Expands Probiotic Kefir Distribution to Mexico
Flavors to be offered in Mexico include Lifeway’s plain, strawberry, blueberry and raspberry kefir.
KeVita to Fund Truth-In-Labeling Initiative for the Kombucha Industry
KeVita’s announcement arrives after issues surrounding the alcohol levels in the fermented effervescent beverage have resurfaced in recent months.
Just Chill and Minta Founders Join Forces to Launch Basemakers
Max Baumann and Jenia Kokotuha have partnered up to launch a retail merchandising firm with a focus on developing and sustaining the in-store presence of emerging beverage brands.
Sugarlands Distilling Company Announces Whiskey Project
Sugarlands is creating a series of experimental small-batch aged whiskeys, known as “The Whiskey Project”, employing traditional and modern distilling methods, varieties of barrels for aging, and distinctly unique mash bill recipes.
Luxco Introduces New Rebel Yell Bourbon Variants
“With whiskey experiencing category growth and the new generation of bourbon drinkers demanding innovative higher-proof spirits, these offerings add exciting new tastes to the Rebel Yell family," says Fletcher Buchman, brand manager at Luxco.