Baltimore, MD (March 13, 2014) – Prichard’s Distillery, the first craft distiller founded in Tennessee in the past 50 years, has exclusively appointed Aveníu Brands to oversee their national distribution…
AUSTIN, Texas — Mountain Dew® today announced the launch of Green Label Studios: Open Call – a first-of-its-kind nationwide content project inviting content creators of all genres to submit their…
Whiskey surges as vodka slows, beer market evolves and domestics dominate wine CHICAGO, March 12, 2014, PRNewswire — Declines in beer, the continued premiumization and price inflation across the industry…
With news that flavor supplier Senomyx has received regulatory approval for its Sweetmyx product, is PepsiCo closer to a “holy grail” ingredient that CSD companies have long coveted? Yesterday, Senomyx announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been awarded Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to Sweetmyx, an ingredient said to enhance the flavor profile of reduced-calorie foods and beverages.
WHITE PLANS, N.Y. — Danone Waters of America, the North American bottled water division of Danone, the global leader in better-for-you food, is pleased to announce the appointment of Olga…
When news broke last week of the merger between Safeway and Cerberus Capital Management, the investor group that controls Albertsons, the beverage industry could sense the ripple effects. Among those who were paying attention, the industry’s many tiers understood that the news would significantly alter the retailer landscape in the U.S. However, few reactions had a tone as fatal as that of Jia Lynn Yang, reporter for The Washington Post.
Early Times Named “Official Drink of Kentucky Derby 140®” Louisville, KY (March 12, 2014) – For the past 27 years, the Early Times Mint Julep has proudly served as the…
Belvedere, the world’s first super premium vodka, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest creation, Belvedere Mango Passion – a refreshing tropical addition to Belvedere Vodka’s collection of…
New Fiery Cinnamon Spirit Crafted With Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Whiskey To Be Available in Three States This April LYNCHBURG, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Jack Daniel Distillery announced today it will…
MILAN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gruppo Campari has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Forty Creek Distillery Ltd. (‘FCD’), the producer of award winning premium Canadian whiskies. Its flagship brand Forty Creek Whisky…
IRVINE, Calif. — West Coast Chill Pure Energy, The Healthier Alternative to Traditional Energy Drinks, which contains NO SUGAR, NO CAFFEINE, and NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS and which is also available…
CINCINNATI — VLiNG, LLC announces the national launch of VLiNG® Mixers, a premium hydration, slightly carbonated beverage, hand-crafted specifically to mix with spirits, through a partnership with The Kroger Company. …
Here’s a math problem for you: if the show floor at Natural Products Expo West 2014 encompassed over 1 million square feet, how big do you think the proverbial elephant in the room (in this case, the Anaheim Convention Center) would have to be? Gargantuan, for sure, and for beverage exhibitors at the event, it was clear that the mammoth in the room is known as Whole Foods. The clout and sway of the natural grocer was in full display at Expo West.
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