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Country Time Launches ‘Lemonade Starter’ Beverage Mix

Country Time Lemonade Starter features an easy-pour spout so users can simply "flip, pour and stir" the beverage mix into a pitcher or glass of water for a freshly-made drink, each and every time.

Cool Mountain Expands Distribution Into Panama

Vladimir Batista and the Beyond Brews Company of Panama City, will be the exclusive distributor of Cool Mountain Beverages and the first to import craft soda into Panama.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Companies and Independent Distributors: Lawsuits in the Making?

It is well known that contracts between producers of alcoholic beverages and their independent distributors are subject to extensive state regulation. Less understood are the network of state laws – sometimes called “relationship laws” – designed to protect local, independent distributors of non-alcoholic beverages.

Tradewinds Introduces Jimmy Buffett’s Island Tea

The five unique flavors available nationally include: Pineapple Coconut White Tea, Peach Mango Black Tea, Tropical Citrus Green Tea, Paradise Punch Hibiscus Tea and Strawberry Lime Black Tea.

Bacardi Acquires Angel’s Envy Bourbon

“We have a clear strategy aligned to meet consumer needs in premium spirits and are building an even stronger portfolio through innovation and acquisition," said Bacardi Limited CEO Mike Dolan. "The purchase of Angel’s Share Brands and the ANGEL’S ENVY portfolio further reinforces our commitment to growing the super-premium spirits sector.”

Honeydrop Rolls Out Four New Cold-Pressed Juices

Each 10 oz. bottle of the new flavors contains a tablespoon of raw local honey or Manuka honey, providing purifying and nourishing juices that are gluten free, GMO free, and contain active enzymes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Pepsi Passes Diet Coke as the No. 2 Soda in the U.S.

The shift speaks to the faster and more drastic drop of diet soda within the greater fall from grace of carbonated soft drinks, which have now seen a full decade of declines.

When Titans Battle for Balance

Once built around one potent brand, companies like Coke, Pepsi, AB-InBev, Campbell’s are adjusting to changing times and changing tastes, including some consumers who disdain their core brands altogether.