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Water Still Plays Second Fiddle for Children, Teens

Although water has overtaken carbonated soft drinks as the most consumed beverage among U.S. adults, children and teens remain more likely to choose drinks like milk and soda than water, according to a new report from The NPD Group, a market information and advisory firm.

Distiller Pamela Heilmann Joins Michter’s Distillery

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Michter’s Distillery, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Heilmann as Distiller and Vice President Production. Ms. Heilmann joins Michter’s with…

Review: Vivaloe Mango Aloe

Vivaloe has added a mango variety to its line of aloe drinks. Like the company's other flavors, this one blends aloe vera pulp and aloe vera gel with sugar, natural flavors and stevia to form the base of the drink. Added mango juice gives the product a nice tropical twist, and, overall, it's a solid addition to the lineup.

Tequila el Jimador Revamps Its Bottle

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Tequila el Jimador, the No. 1 selling 100 percent agave tequila in Mexico*, significantly updated its bottle aimed at expanding the brand’s footprint.…

Evian and Coca-Cola to End Distribution Partnership

Coca-Cola will continue to distribute Evian through the first half of 2014, however, its last ship date will be on July 3. After that, Evian, a branch of The Danone Group, will work with several wholesalers and use the distribution system of Dannon yogurt, another branch of The Danone Group, to compensate for the loss of Coke’s expansive network.

DS Waters Acquires Mountain Valley Water Distributor

ATLANTA — DS Waters of America, Inc. (DS Waters), announces the acquisition of Jensen Distributors, Inc., a distributor of Mountain Valley® and Diamond™ water products in the Tampa, Florida area.…

Wild Turkey 101 Rye Whiskey Returns to the Market

LAWRENCEBURG, KY (November 18, 2013) – Ask and you shall receive. That’s the mantra from the Wild Turkey® team, as the brand brings back its highly-coveted Wild Turkey 101 Rye.…

BACARDÍ Rum Launches “Untameable” Campaign

New, bold “BACARDÍ Untameable Since 1862” campaign launches globally, unites brand and products Evocative print, digital and TV ads inspire consumers to unleash their “Irrepressible Spirit” to live boldly and…

SodaStream Launches Three Flavors Co-Branded With Ocean Spray

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — SodaStream is helping consumers ring in the season with the merriest of berries—cranberries that is! Today the leading manufacturer and distributor of home carbonation beverage systems…