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Charbay Releases “The Alambic Collection”

(St. Helena, CA) October 11, 2013 – CHARBAY® , one of America’s foremost artisanal distilleries, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with the release of seven (7) new spirits and wines…

Karma Tries for a Pure Play

Karma Water, best known as one of the leading mix-to-drink brands utilizing a cap that enables vitamins to be dispersed into a bottle of water, has launched a new alkaline…

Short-Term Innovation: Red Bull Soccer, Sprite’s Seasonal

Call it a nod to niche: a couple of high-profile beverage brands recently launched limited edition line extensions. Red Bull has launched “Bull Energy Drink," a new sweet orange-flavored variety that is sold in soccer arenas and other special venues, and the Coca-Cola Co. has introduced a new cranberry-flavored Sprite for the holidays.

Manhattan Marketers Create Tea Cocktails

Jennie Ripps and Maria Littlefield, the founders of Owl’s Brew, a tea made specifically for cocktails, didn't set out to reinvent the mixer category, but BevMo likes the idea, anyway.

Minta Now Available at Kroger’s Taste of Tomorrow

Minta Expands Presence Into Kroger Network Starting in Colorado LOS ANGELES, CA, October 10th, 2013 Minta Beverages, Inc., maker of the naturally flavored mint soda announced today that King Soopers…

Wild Turkey Introduces Wild Turkey Spiced

Hailing from the “Island of Kentucky,” New Flavor Designed to Grow Category by Introducing Wild Turkey Bourbon to Spiced Rum Drinkers Looking to “Man Up” LAWRENCEBURG, Ky., Oct. 10, 2013 …

Novartis Puts NoDoz Into Energy Shot Game

Long before Red Bull, Monster and 5-Hour Energy, there was NoDoz, one of the first and best known over-the-counter caffeine supplements sold in the U.S. In recent years, however, energy drinks and shots have become a booming, multi-billion dollar category, and, in the process, made NoDoz seem like a relic of previous generations. That may change. After years of sitting on the sidelines, NoDoz has finally gotten into the game with the recent launch of NoDoz Energy Shots.

Review: Harmless Harvest Cinnamon & Clove

Harmless Harvest’s Cinnamon & Clove 100% Raw Coconut Water is a new “seasonal” product that is being introduced for the 2013 holiday season (it’s launching in early November in Whole Foods nationwide). As far as flavor goes, it’s definitely something that’s unique and creative, almost to a fault (at least from a natural appeal perspective).